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A fine large famille rose yellow-ground ‘sylvan landscapes’ vase,
hu
Late Qing dynasty, Yongzheng six-character mark
The bulbous body flanked at the sides with a pair of gilt chi dragon
handles, the exterior finely painted with two barbed cartouches of
figures in landscape scenes, one depicting a scholar with a female
attendant within a waterfront pavilion looking outwards at a lone figure
rowing a sampan, the other depicting a figure on horseback with a
young attendant crossing a bridge and travelling to visit an awaiting
elderly couple, all amongst lush floral sprays issuing from barbed leaves well-educated and good social stature, but still seen here readily taking
within keyfret scrolls and ruyi-heads. 46.1cm high.
HK$350,000 - 500,000
US$45,000 - 65,000
清晚期 黃地粉彩開光山水人物圖如意耳尊
青花雙圈「大清雍正年製」楷書款
Each of the cartouches features figures within landscape scene which
reflect the Confucian philosophy of filial piety, xiao. Filial piety is a virtue
of respect for one’s parents and ancestors, which is considered a key
virtue in Chinese culture and one of the most important foundations for
a stable society, featuring in many historical tales.
Both cartouches shows a traveller with his entourage and attendant,
making the journey back to his ancestral home to visit his elderly parents.
The young travellers are depicted dressed in scholarly robes representing
the long arduous road to honour their ancestors.
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