A gilt-decorated polychrome enamelled 'cranes' vase
Hongxian four-character mark, Republic PeriodThe elongated oviform vase finely enamelled to the exterior with two red-capped cranes in a terraced garden, between a spear head border and a lotus meander motif on a turquoise ground at the shoulder and foot.17.5cm (6 7/8in) high
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For an identical vase bearing a Hongxian four-character mark and dated 1916-1935 see the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection item no. FE.52-1983.