A sky-blue glazed vase with molded dragon decoration


Qianlong mark, Late Qing/Republic periodOf flattened baluster form and molded in high relief with stiff leaf bands at the neck, applied animal head handles at the shoulder and shaped panels of dragons amid clouds on the opposing walls of the body, the deeply recessed base bearing a six-character mark impressed in seal script beneath a mottled pale blue glaze covering most surfaces (minor rim chip).13 3/4in (35cm) high