Magnificent large vase hand painted by a leading artist Its shape imitates Kangxi (late 17th - early 18th century) club vase; its motifs (pine & crane) are very popular during Qing Dynasty, expressing the wish for longevity.??Signed and dated by the artist.?? Size: 6 in. (15.3 cm) Dia x 19 in. (48.3 cm) H 松鶴延年大瓶 Provenance:?From Dr. Robert I-San Lin Collection,?whose grandfather was a major antique dealer during late Qing-early Republic;?brought to California in 1960s.? Dr. Lin′s biography published in Journal of Artworks Authentication, ISSN 2095 - 9109.? 2015, vol. 6.