Pair of Peony Fantail Vases

Resplendent with lush florals and brilliant color, this pair of porcelain vases combines stencil work with hand painted foliage in a decorative style popular during the first two decades of the 20th century. The stenciled petals and blooms of the peonies, symbols of love and affection, create a graphic pattern of soft, modulated color, while the painted stems and small flowers punctuate the design with sharp detail. Innovative in decoration, the vases are firmly rooted in China’s time-honored ceramic tradition with their classic fantail contours and butterfly handles.