A FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND SCROLL-SHAPED WALL VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the flat-back vessel in the form of an open scroll, painted in the centre with red and pink peonies borne on leafy branches, besides a further twig of blue florets, all reserved on a bright yellow sgraffiato ground, the overturned brocade wrap of the scroll decorated in red with a shou-character roundel amidst clouds, all against a yellow ground, the vessel with a small round mouth on the left and a semi-circular mouth on the right, wood stand

There are some potting flaws, especially to the mouthrims. Apart from some occasional kiln grits and burst air bubbles, the overall condition is quite good with almost all of the enamelling well preserved.
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