Fine Chinese 6-Lobed Flambe Vase, in underglaze red with streaks of color in the recessed edges; the base spotted with a pale glaze and an iron wash revealing a Qianlong Seal Mark. Light wear and scratches to outside, the base lightly polished where the outside glaze over-ran the unglazed foot, small broken bubbles to one lobe inside mouth; chip inside foot rim possibly original to the firing. Height 8 inches (20.5 cm.). Width 5 3/4 inches (14.7 cm.).Note: A similar Flambe Vase was sold Sotheby's New York, Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, Lot 46, June 4, 1985.