A RARE LARGE PUCE-ENAMELLED BALUSTER VASE
EFFACED QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
Of slightly flattened section, the vase is finely pencilled with puce enamel with an oval floral-scroll medallion on each side encircled with a further composite scroll continuing to the sides and neck where a pair of bats hold tasselled wan symbols from in mouths, flanked by a pair of reticulated kui dragon handles, the interior and base enamelled turquoise (base drilled and portion of mouthrim repaired)
14 1/4 in. (36.1 cm.) high
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(US$13,000-19,000)
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