民國 珊瑚紅地描金開光粉彩詩文山水圖瓶

of octagonal section, the faceted sides rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck and everted rim, inset with vertical cartouche-shaped recessed panels painted with figures in rocky river landscapes with retreats, alternating with poetic inscribed panels, all on a gilt floral scroll coral ground, the interior and base in turquoise, the base with an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in iron-red

This vase is in overall good condition, with the exception of some minor rubbing of enamels and gilding, particularly along the rim and to one corner of the body.
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