Vintage Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain Vase, Hand-Painted Peony, c.1970s, 12cm

A graceful vintage Chinese porcelain vase from Jingdezhen, China’s historic porcelain-producing centre. This small globular vase has a softly rounded body, a gently flared mouth, and a refined hand-painted floral design featuring peony blossoms in fresh green and cobalt blue tones against a white porcelain ground. The mouth is finished with a rich brown glaze, giving the piece a pleasing contrast and a quiet decorative elegance.

The base is marked 景徳鎮製 / Jingdezhen Zhi, meaning “Made in Jingdezhen”. Compact and well-balanced at 12 cm high, this is a charming cabinet-size vase, ideal for display on a shelf, writing desk, side table, or within a curated collection of Chinese and East Asian ceramics.

Details:

• Maker / Kiln: Jingdezhen kilns
• Origin: Jingdezhen, China
• Date: c.1970s
• Material: Porcelain
• Decoration: Hand-painted peony floral motif with underglaze green and cobalt blue tones
• Mark: 景徳鎮製 / Jingdezhen Zhi, “Made in Jingdezhen”
• Height: 12 cm
• Form: Globular body with flared rim and brown-glazed mouth

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Light age-related surface wear may be present, consistent with a vintage decorative porcelain piece. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical & Collector Context:

Jingdezhen has been celebrated for centuries as one of China’s most important porcelain centres, often known as the “Porcelain Capital”. By the mid-to-late 20th century, Jingdezhen workshops continued producing decorative porcelain for both domestic and export markets, combining traditional Chinese forms and motifs with accessible vintage table and display wares.

The peony is one of the most beloved floral motifs in Chinese decorative art, traditionally associated with prosperity, honour, beauty, and good fortune. On this vase, the floral decoration gives the piece a fresh and elegant character, making it suitable both for collectors of Chinese porcelain and for refined interior display.

A lovely small vintage Jingdezhen porcelain vase with classic floral symbolism, attractive hand-painted decoration, and a timeless decorative presence.