A black and gilt enameled vase Qianlong mark, Republic period Of archaistic fanghu shape molded in raised relief zoomorphic mask ring handles, stiff plantain leaf bands, and dissolved taotie and chilong patterns, enameled in black and splashed in areas of gilt and turquoise to emulate the patina of bronze, all surrounding two large opposing roundels of sages and acolytes at leisure in pastoral scenes, the underside bearing the molded six-character mark. 13 1/2 (34.3cm) high Provenance For a vase in a similar enameled palette, see the example dated by inscription to 1947 from the Collection of General Yu Jishi offered as lot 8326 in sale 21772 in our former San Francisco Showrooms on 24 June 2014.