CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE QIANLONG (1736-1795)

The form and decorative motifs on this vase originated from Western Zhou bronzes such as the examples illustrated by W. Watson, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, nos. 52 and 53. During the Qing dynasty this design was appropriated onto various media such as porcelain, jade and enamel wares. See a magnificent champleve and gilt-bronze vase dating to the Qianlong period, enamelled with the same archaisitic scrolling design, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2013, lot 2068.