Qianjiang cai 浅绛彩 – Cicadas Singing in Late Autumn – Vase – Signed: 李明亮款 Li Mingliang – China – Republieke periode (1912-1949)

Baluster-Form Vase with Foo Lion Handles, Decorated in Qianjiang cai (浅绛彩), Signed by Li Mingliang (李明亮款)China, 20th Century (circa 1930s–1940s)Title: “Cicadas Singing in Late Autumn”An elegant baluster-shaped porcelain vase with foo-lion mask handles, exquisitely decorated in Qianjiang cai (浅绛彩), a refined overglaze enamel technique blending light iron-red and delicate polychrome tones. The body is fully painted with a lyrical natural scene emblematic of its title, “Cicadas Singing in Late Autumn”, capturing the atmosphere of the season with graceful brushwork and compositional poise. About the Artist — Li Mingliang (李明亮):Li Mingliang was a distinguished early 20th-century painter and porcelain decorator active primarily in the 1930s–1940s. A native of Southern Anhui, he was renowned for his mastery of famille rose floral subjects and insect imagery (虫草瓷画), executed with a blend of meticulous line work (gongbi) and expressive detailing. Li’s style combined technical finesse with an innate sensitivity to natural forms, resulting in imagery that is both refined and animated.Technique – Qianjiang cai (浅绛彩):Qianjiang cai refers to a delicate palette in Chinese porcelain decoration that features light iron-red (浅绛) overglaze enamels, often combined with finely shaded colours to achieve a subtle and elegant finish. This technique requires precision and control, allowing for nuanced... lees verder bij Catawiki