Chinese Balustervaas 'Longevity' - Paar rembrandt bugatti recalling the antique horse heads

recalling the antique horse heads of the Parthenon tradition such as the horse of Selene

een royale tafel of als middelpunt in een open kast

Dit hoofd (3/3 in de reeks) toont de lippen stevig op elkaar en naar voren geperst

in de collectie 'Jasmine' genoemd

with a warm honey glow and lively grain

Chinese Balustervaas 'Longevity' - Paar rembrandt bugatti recalling the antique horse headsThis pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases, model Longevity, follows antique Chinese examples. Each vase has a dense scrolling floral ground in cobalt blue and a greek key band at the rim. Worked into the design is the Chinese Double Happiness character (shuangxi). The floral decor is applied by transfer and the character is then hand painted, with small moulded handles at the neck. The vases are made from high grade Chinese porcelain (kaolin and