DescriptionAntique, Qing dynasty, Chinese fine gilt porcelain rouleau vase with bright cobalt blue ground finely decorated in gilt blossoming flowers, praying mantis, and butterfly design beneath bordered shoulder comprised of overlapping acanthus and geometric decorative border, foot with repeating floral panel design, base with double concentric ring marks; overall fine condition, minor hairline fracture to base, minor wear, loss to gilt, surface wear, surface soiling; H 23 1/2" (Approx.) Provenance: acquired from Dr. C. P. Lowe Collection, Hawaii