A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white wrapped floral porcelain amphora Zun vase. A bulbous body, tapering toward tall cylindrical neck supporting the flat opening rim, raised on concaved foot base. Two cylindrical ears flanked on the neck. The shape is uniformly proportioned. The main body decorated in cobalt blue hand painting of dense floral foliate, various floral blooms all interconnected by scrolling vines, Lotus blooms shooting forth between scrolling leafy tendrils. The color in blue and white balanced, elegant and exquisite. The bottom forms a substantial ring-base with a flat offset face. There is not any overlap of the outlines, its well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. The clay is fine and exquisite, the glaze smooth, brilliant with a moist appearance, the finishing meticulous.
The under base bear a reign mark, a six under-glazed blue seal script characters, Made in The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 14 1/4" Diameter: 8 1/4"PROVENANCE: From Pennsylvania private collectors, Family Inherited. Original Receipt dated on May 8th, 1892. Bought from H.A. Eberhardt & Son Inc. of 210 Walnut ST, Philadelphia, PA. The Collections of Keller's family presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-179 through Lot-200.