
Blue-and-white, gilded and iron-red Five Auspicious Symbols Holding Longevity Gourd Vase: Height 25 cm, Body Diameter 16 cm, Rim Diameter 2.3 cm, Base Diameter 7.5 cm
Blue and White Gilded Iron-Red Gourd Vase with Five Bats Surrounding the Longevity Character
- Lot Number
- 012
- Size
- Height 25 cm, Belly Diameter 16 cm, Mouth Diameter 2.3 cm, Base Diameter 7.5 cm
Lot Description
This gourd-shaped vase features a narrow waist with tiered sections, presenting a full and elegant silhouette. The entire surface is decorated in underglaze blue with scrolling floral motifs, Greek key patterns, ruyi cloud designs, and lotus petal borders. The central motif on the body depicts "Five Bats Surrounding Longevity," rendered in iron-red enamel with five bats encircling a longevity character, accented with gold gilding. The upper gourd section displays scrolling flowers and longevity symbols, creating rich visual layers. The base bears the reign mark "Made in the 61st Year of Kangxi, Qing Dynasty." The gourd shape homophonically signifies "fortune and rank," while the "Five Bats Surrounding Longevity" design symbolizes abundant blessings and long life. With auspicious imagery, exquisite craftsmanship, and stable cobalt blue tones, this piece offers both decorative appeal and profound symbolic meaning.
This gourd-shaped vase features a classic double-gourd silhouette with a narrow waist and an elegant, full contour. The surface is adorned in underglaze blue with interlocking floral scrolls, key-fret borders, ruyi cloud motifs, and lotus petal bands. The lower bulb displays the "Five Bats Embracing the Shou Character" motif: five bats painted in iron red surround the longevity character, highlighted with fine gilding. The upper section showcases scrolling flowers and longevity emblems, creating a well-balanced composition. The base bears the inscription "Made in the Kangxi Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty." Symbolizing fortune and rank, the gourd shape paired with the five-bat pattern conveys blessings and longevity. With meticulous brushwork and a stable blue tone, this piece carries auspicious meaning and serves as an excellent decorative antique.
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