Antique Qing Dynasty Porcelain Floor Vase 18th - Early 19th c. (Amazing Early Staple Repair)

Antique Chinese famille rose / rose medallion Canton floor vase, of baluster form with trumpet shaped rim, the body decorated with panels depicting Royal Courtiers working in the palace in the presence of the Emperor. The panels alternate between medallions of flowers / birds / insects with panels of human figures. Circa Late 18th to early 19th Century. Approx. 25.5"H x 8"D. Featuring stunning 19th c. staple repair to one side of neck (see photographs). Bottom is unmarked.
Canton porcelain is a term given to Chinese ceramics produced for export to Europe from the 18th to the late 19th Century. Canton porcelain was made at Jingdezhen where it was glazed and fired. It was then decorated in enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to being exported by sea.
This large vase is a remarkable example of Canton made Famille Rose porcelain from the mid-19th century. Such pieces were typically decorated with alternating panels of figures and birds, set upon grounds of flowers and insects. In the mid-19th century, the colours pink and green with gilded highlights were especially popular.
Chinese royal courtiers were individuals who held various positions within the imperial court, serving the emperor and his family. These courtiers included ministers, advisors, guards, eunuchs, and members of the imperial clan, each with specific roles and responsibilities.
About Chinese porcelain staple repairs: The staple repair makes this floor vase exceptional, requiring unparalleled effort and skill in the 18th & 19th c. to fit and repair a crack with metal staples. Once regarded as damaged goods by antiques dealers, staple-repaired porcelain is very rare and is now considered more collectible than other porcelain. Staple or rivet repair was a common way to mend expensive or treasured broken ceramics in the 18th and 19th centuries. Chinese porcelain was a highly prized commodity, and households could not afford to throw broken pieces away, especially such exotic and expensive items as this vase. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL5k3flTwIw.