A FAMILLE-ROSE TURQUOISE-GROUND WALL VASE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the flat-back vessel with a compressed globular body surmounted by a flaring mouth with three circular openings on the top, the body centred with a stylised lotus surrounded by further florets borne on meandering foliate scrolls, all outlined in gilt and reserved on a turquoise ground, the wide trumpet mouth similarly decorated with lotus blossoms and undulating foliage, between pendant ruyi heads and formalised upright leaf motifs, the three openings on the top of the mouth surrounded by scattered ball flowers, all enclosed within a slightly raised pink border, the base similarly applied with a turquoise glaze, wood stand

The mouthrim has a 3.5 x 9.5 cm area on the right and a 4 cm long section on the left possibly restored and retouched with overpaint. There are also some surface scratches, wear to the gilding and flakes to the enamels, but most of the original decoration has been preserved. The suspension slot on the back also appears to have a little restoration.
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