Qianlong Peking Glass Vase with Chilong Decoration
Chinese Qianlong Peking glass vase, the body of squat baluster form with an elongated cylindrical neck, decorated with chilong with bifurcated tails above a lappet border, the body decorated with repeating archaistic chilong, in red overlay on a yellow ground, height 4.92 in. Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong, lot 1996, 9th and 10th January 1990.
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- Lappet Decoration - In the context of furniture, ceramics, and oriental wares, the word "lappet" refers to a decorative motif that consists of a repeated pattern of stylized or abstracted "lappets."
A lappet in this context is a decorative element that resembles a small, hanging flap of cloth or fabric, but rather are stylized patterns that resemble the shapes and folds of lappets. They can be found on a wide range of objects, including furniture, vases, bowls, and plates.
Lappet decoration can take many different forms, but typically consists of a series of semi-circular or pointed shapes that are repeated in a continuous pattern. The shapes may be simple or highly ornate and may be arranged in a regular or irregular pattern. The design may also include other decorative elements, such as floral or foliate motifs.
Lappet decoration is often associated with Asian design traditions, and can be found on a wide range of objects from these regions, including Chinese porcelain, where lappet decoration is often used as a symbol of abundance and prosperity, and is believed to have protective and auspicious qualities.
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