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Chinese fine imperial Famille Rose porcelain vase; of ovoid body with waisted neck and galleried rim; the neck set with two pairs of lion-shaped handles and the shoulder set with two pairs of moulded chilong; painted with two ruyi-shaped panels enclosing writhing dragon amidst clouds; further decorated with gilt contoured phoenix amongst auspicious floral sprays on crackle turquoise-glazed ground; the base bears three six-character Qianlong reign marks enclosed by text stating the original provenance of the vase (reading "An imperial order made in January, 1736 for Tang Ying, the supervisor of official kilns"); H: 44 cm, D: 18 cm, 7 kilograms
Provenance: Chang's Collection