Chinese‎ stone finish family rose porcelain vase

The is a Chinese porcelain vase decorated in the famille rose style. This style is characterized by the use of opaque overglaze enamel colors, particularly shades of pink and carmine, which were introduced to China from Europe around the late 17th or early 18th century.  Style: Known as famille rose (French for pink family), or fencai in Chinese, meaning foreign color.  Coloring: The characteristic pink hue is created by adding colloidal gold to the glaze.  Origin: The technique was introduced during the Qing Dynasty, with the finest pieces often dating to the Yongzheng and Qianlong periods (18th century).  Production: These wares were made at the famous Imperial kilns of Jingdezhen for both domestic and export markets  Great antique condition, no chips or cracks just the hand made imperial and vintage patina