STUNNING, Chinese Qianlong floral porcelain Zun vase. Sturdily potted in a bulbous body, gracefully waisted and tapering toward neck leading to a wide opening, raised on a footed base. The collar applied with two blue elephant head created pair of characterizing ears handles. hand painted ornamentations are rendered in clean white underglaze base color which contrast against the cobalt blue color. Key fret pattern decorated on the upper mouth rim, banded with double blue rings lines. Auspicious pattern and upturning lappets decorated on the neck. scrolling ruyi with pearl decorated on the shoulder, banded with double fine blue rings lines.And the main body decorated of big Lotus bloom, interspersed with various floral blooms, interlocking tendril, foliage and auspicious pattern on the upper main body . scrolling ruyi clouds decorated on the foot base rim. The lotus is one of the most significant flowers in the Chinese culture. It symbolizes the holy seat of Buddha. Because the flower rises from the mud and blooms in exquisite beauty it symbolizes perfection and purity of both the heart and mind. It also represents long life and honor. The lotus flower is depicted in Chinese art, poetry and architecture. The glaze is seamless and gives off a beautiful luster, with the colors maintaining excellent vibrancy. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman, the composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye. Measurements: 13-3/4" H x 9-1/4" Diam.PROVENANCE: From the private collections of Madame Kimball, of Boston, Massachusetts, by inheritance. Records bought from AMEUBLEMENTS ANCIENS, Faiences & Porcelaines, Bibelots & Tapisseries Anciennes, 3 Rue Des Saints-Peres, Paris (6). Dealers in Works of Art & Antiques, Curios, Armor, Plate, China, Jewels, etc. The Kimball's family collections offered at this Auctions can be found on Lot-71, 87, Lot-87 Through Lot-132, Lot-138 Through Lot-141, and Lot-146 Through Lot-153