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Dear experts,

We inherited two of these asian vases.
Height is about 11,8 inches (30 cm), excluding the wooden 'feet'. They should be more than 70 years old. That's what I know about them,...

Pictured: two sides of same vase and underside.

Thanks beforehand for any information!

Hi Elmer

There is some debate about this style of Chinese vase decoration.

Some think they are of 19th Century origin but my own thoughts are that they date to the first quarter of the 20th Century.

Either way they are certainly more that 70 years old.

Gary.

Thanks for your reply Gary!
Do you happen to know what the style is called?

Best regards,

Elmer

Hi Elmer,

I don't think there is a generic term used for this style...But 'Crackled glazed with bronzed highlights' seems to sum them up quite well!

I have been checking through my library for more information on the history of these pieces.

They do appear to be recorded from the mid 19th Century through to the 1940's and possibly beyond.

The style and finish of yours seem to be later as I wrote earlier so 1930-1940's would be about right.

They aren't particularly valuable though as the earlier blue and white versions do command the best prices.

Best Wishes,

Gary

Thank you so much for your effort Gary!

Upon closer inspection I found their respective decors are mirrored, so apparently they do belong as a pair.

Talking about the decoration, I wonder whether it actually depicts an historic event or it's just a generic scene of some warriors/warlords scowling at each other...

Maybe we'll try and sell the set someday. As 'not particularly valuable' sounds like they could be worth more than I expected: what should a set like this + feet (all intact) do at auction?

Best regards!

Elmer

Elsewhere this vase was requested info on; (pics attached)

Its decoration looks a lot better than on my vases.

Quite a number of these turned up when simply browsing all chinese vases on a local classified ads site. Worth would be a couple tenners to �50 the piece.

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