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Lot Essay
The vase is of rectangular section, the two facets of the bombé body with quatrefoil medallion are exquisitely decorated with peonies and chrysanthemum on the reverse, all within gilt borders and against a turquoise ground, richly decorated with composite lotus scrolls. A narrow ruyi border is below the mouth rim. The interior and base are enamelled in turquoise.
Compare to an almost identical vase, sold at Christie’s New York, 18 September 2015, lot 2164 (fig.1), which may be the pair to the current lot.
The present vase is of a rare form, aside from the vase sold at Christie’s New York 2015, no other example seems to be published. Compare to a pair of Qianlong-marked handled vases of similar form, but relatively elongated, sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 7 May 2025, lot 3652.
This exquisitely painted vase is a fine representation of the skill of the enamel painters at the Imperial kilns during the Qianlong period. The main flowers depicted in the medallions are chrysanthemum, symbolising longevity, and peonies, representing prosperity. The overall design is flanked by a pair of handles in the form of bats, each holding a lingzhi fungus of immortality in its mouth, contains wishes for health and prosperity. The decoration represents abundant auspicious wishes, making it an appropriate gift for a birthday.
Compare to an almost identical vase, sold at Christie’s New York, 18 September 2015, lot 2164 (fig.1), which may be the pair to the current lot.
The present vase is of a rare form, aside from the vase sold at Christie’s New York 2015, no other example seems to be published. Compare to a pair of Qianlong-marked handled vases of similar form, but relatively elongated, sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 7 May 2025, lot 3652.
This exquisitely painted vase is a fine representation of the skill of the enamel painters at the Imperial kilns during the Qianlong period. The main flowers depicted in the medallions are chrysanthemum, symbolising longevity, and peonies, representing prosperity. The overall design is flanked by a pair of handles in the form of bats, each holding a lingzhi fungus of immortality in its mouth, contains wishes for health and prosperity. The decoration represents abundant auspicious wishes, making it an appropriate gift for a birthday.