CHINA, First Republic - Lot 241

CHINA, First Republic SPECTACULAR Hu VASE made of porcelain with “Famille Rose” glazes; the main decorative band around the rim depicts a fortified city on the shores of a lake, surrounded by mountain peaks, with numerous boats bringing the scene to life. The base of the neck is adorned with a garland of ruyi symbols set against a fuchsia background, stylized cicadas alternating between blue and red, surmounted by lotuses, with leafy stems standing out against a yellow background. Lotus panels, Greek fret patterns, and ruyi motifs, as well as taotie heads in bas-relief, complete the ornamentation. Apocryphal Qianlong mark in zuanshu script on a turquoise background on the base. Height: 55 cm (Small chip on the neck) Expert: Ansas-Papillon-de Lery Gallery, Tel: +33 6 31 76 58 23 - contact@ansaspapillon.com