Description A Chinese famille rose vase with a pair of deer head handles and dating from the Republic period. It features a gold ground covered with a milleflore pattern. There is a 6-character mark on the bottom. Dimensions are: 13 inches tall X 9 1/2 inches wide, 33 cm X 24.1 cm. All measurements are approximate.
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Condition Report There is a hairline on the interior of the rim. There is overpainting on one of the deer's antlers and a repair on one ear.
Provenance From Mrs. Purviance, a gift given to her by her mother-in-law.