A blue and white two-section gu-form vase


Qianlong markThe upper trumpet neck section painted with a vase, canopy, twin fish and lotus surrounded by composite lotus blossoms and leafy sprays, the lower section of a central knob above bell-shaped foot showing the flaming wheel, conch shell, umbrella and endless knot that complete the bajixiang theme amid further composite lotus flowers and leafy branches, the lower edge of the deeply hollowed foot bearing the six-character mark in a single row of seal script drawn in underglaze blue (chipped, retouched).12 3/8in (31.5cm) high