18th century The rectangular plaque depicting a vase of archaistic gu form, finely painted on the tall spreading base with pairs of confronted chilong enclosing Shou character roundels, the bulbous central section and the flaring trumpet mouth with dense, leafy tendrils bearing blossoming lotus flowers, each section separated by horizontal bands decorated with ruyi designs and stylised florets, all reserved on a soft yellow ground, wood frame. 20.5cm (8 1/8in) high.