{"product_id":"chinese-green-cobalt-peking-style-overlay-glass-vase-with-mask-handles-c-1930-1960","title":"Chinese Green \u0026 Cobalt Peking Style Overlay Glass Vase with Mask Handles c.1930–1960","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eA striking Chinese Peking-style overlay glass vase featuring a vivid green ground beneath deep cobalt-blue overlay decoration. The vase has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"515\"\u003erounded square body with softly curved corners\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided into four relief panels depicting birds among flowering branches set against a finely textured geometric diaper ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe tall cylindrical neck is decorated with stylised mask handles holding suspended rings, an archaising motif inspired by ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessels. The contrasting cobalt overlay has been cut back to reveal the luminous green body beneath, creating a sculptural effect across the decorative panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe glass itself contains scattered \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003egold-coloured aventurine inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produce subtle sparkling highlights within the body of the material when the piece catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003ePieces of this type were produced during the early to mid-20th century as part of a revival of traditional Chinese decorative motifs for the export decorative market and remain highly appealing display objects today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eHeight: 24 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eWidth: 13.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eDepth: 13.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eWeight: 956 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eFormerly part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eH \u0026amp; J Rendell Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, stock number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e0394\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"q06dx\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. No cracks or chips observed. Minor wear to the base consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exentric Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56957860839756,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0689\/2620\/files\/IMG_6494.heic?v=1773267300","url":"https:\/\/exentricantiques.com\/products\/chinese-green-cobalt-peking-style-overlay-glass-vase-with-mask-handles-c-1930-1960","provider":"Exentric Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}