A FAMILLE ROSE PALETTE ‘LADIES PLAYING WEIQI’ PORCELAIN VASE OF PHOENIX-TAIL SHAPE, FENGWEIZUN APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR QIANLONG CHINA, POSSIBLY REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD It is finely painted with light blue enamels to depict ornaments such as lozenges, keyfrests and hanging garlands. It is also painted in famille rose enamels with four ladies in a garden, two of them seated on garden stools and playing weiqi (Chinese chess also known as Go in Japan). There is a ruyi-shaped seal on one side. There also is an apocryphal seal of Emperor Qianlong on the body. The base is inscribed in blue enamel with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark within a double square. H: 34,5 cm 粉彩“美人围棋图”凤尾尊，仿乾隆款 中国，可能为民国时期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.