12" tall x 3.75" wide at base, 8.25" wide at handles, 4.5" wide at top

Expertly crafted vase with intricate gold and purple detailing. Signed.

Generously donated by Bob Corey

Macau's History
Porcelain production in Macau has a long history dating back to the 16th century. Due to its strategic location as a major port along the trade routes between China and Europe, the city was a major center for porcelain production and trade during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

During this period, porcelain produced in Macau was highly prized for its quality and was exported to Europe and other parts of Asia. The porcelain was produced in a number of kilns in the city and the surrounding areas, with many of these kilns being owned by Portuguese traders.

The Macau porcelain was actually produced by Chinese artisans but decorated with Western techniques and motifs, mostly European. This specific Macau porcelain was in high demand in the 17th and 18th centuries.

This porcelain was sometimes referred to as "Macau porcelain" to distinguish it from the porcelain produced in China and Japan, which was considered to be of higher quality and more refined.

The craftsmanship and designs of the porcelain has been passed down over generations and are considered a representation of Macau's cultural heritage.

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