Vintage Chinese Nanking vase decorated with war scenes – Circa 10” Tall

Description

View Vintage Chinese Nanking vase decorated with war scenes – Circa 10” Tall with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Traditional Chinese armor, suggesting historical or legendary battles rather than modern warfare. • Scenes from ancient Chinese wars (mythologized or literary). • Battle scenes often included By the mid-20th century, especially after 1940, China’s porcelain production entered a new phase influenced by. Post-1940 Nanking Porcelain – Key Historical Context By the mid-20th century, especially after 1940, China’s porcelain production entered a new phase influenced by: 1. Republican and Early PRC Periods (1940s–1950s) • After the fall of the Qing Dynasty (1912), porcelain production shifted toward national styles and propaganda themes. • During the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) and World War II, war imagery sometimes appeared in artworks, especially as patriotic or commemorative symbolism. • Nanking ware, as a term, continued to be used in Western markets, though much of it was made in Jingdezhen, the historic porcelain center. 2. Cultural and Export Art (1950s–1970s) • After the founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949), the government promoted arts that reflected Chinese history and pride. • War-themed vases from this period often depicted: • Scenes from ancient Chinese wars (mythologized or literary) • Heroic generals from classic novels like “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” • Occasionally, modern revolutionary or anti-Japanese imagery These were often mass-produced for export, especially during the 1950s–1970s, when Western interest in “Oriental” decor was high. ⸻ 🖌️ Decoration Style – Post-1940 War Scenes • Hand-painted underglaze blue-and-white was still common, but overglaze enamels (colored designs) became more frequent. • Battle scenes often included: • Mounted warriors, banners, and weapons • Dramatic movement and detailed facial expressions • Traditional Chinese armor, suggesting historical or legendary battles rather than modern warfare ⸻ 📦 Export Market Consideration Many pieces labeled as “Nanking” porcelain post-1940 were: • Made for Western buyers, especially in the U.S. and Europe • Marked with “Made in China” or “China” (export requirements from the 1920s onward) Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or damages.  Further details please see all the pictures.  Thank you for stopping by and please visit my store other items. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Vases.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

Post-1940