China, Qianlong imperial and marked flower-shape pot; naturalistic form of an opening flower reflects Qianlong Emperor’s interest in seeking harmony with nature, green glaze is very intense and highly iridescent, a typical Qianlong mark was carved on the outer base before glazing and firing. Height 6 3/4 in. Provenance: Dr. Robert I-San Lin’s Collection of Important Chinese Arts, brought to California in 1960s