Dimensions: 21-1/4" H x 14-1/2" Dia.

Chinese Qing Dynasty reward vase. Thick porcelain vase body, a sturdy vase in a round body, gently tapered, shaped in a rotund body with rounded shoulders converging into a tall straight neck, smooth narrowed mouth, with a slightly concaved foot base. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in clean white underglaze base color which contrast against famille verte color. The exterior body adorned with lotus flowers blooms decorated with scrolling interlocking tendril and foliage surround the vase. Repeating taotie marks and trashing Lishui wavy decorated on the mouth rim, enclosed with double fine blue fine rings lines. The lotus is one of the most significant flowers in the Chinese culture. It symbolizes the holy seat of Buddha. Because the flower rises from the mud and blooms in exquisite beauty it symbolizes perfection and purity of both the heart and mind. It also represents long life and honor. The lotus flower is depicted in Chinese art, poetry and architecture. The thrashing Li-Shui wave pattern which is known to be the abode of dragons. The colors are harmonious, elegant and exquisite, the composition is sophisticated, simply a feast for the eye. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese porcelain wares, with finest material, the whiteness, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct.

Mark on under base, a six underglaze blue script characters reign mark, Qianlong Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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