An unusual and massive famille noire biscuit temple vase


Late 19th centuryDecorated around the exterior of the trumpet neck with various panels enclosing flower and bird motifs as well as antiques, reserved on a dense ground of scrolling leaves and florettes, the central sections with striding chilong, prunus of cracked ice, and further shaped panels enclosing antiques and mythical qilin, the spreading foot similarly decorated with lanca characters. 120cm (47 1/4in) high.
|十九世紀晚期 五彩開光花卉瑞獸紋大花觚