White glazed porcelain with blue underglaze painting. Decorated with polychrome enamels. China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Underside with Yongzheng period (1723-1735) six-character mark in underglaze blue. Photo courtesy Auctionata

Archaic bats and ruyi symbols.Height: 14 cm. Excellent condition. Estimation : 16 000 / 20 000 €

This extraordinary porcelain vase was crafted in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).The white glazed vase shows a fine decor of blue underglaze painting and polychrome overglaze enamels creating a unique relief texture.
The ornamental decor shows archaic bats – a symbol of happiness and good luck – as well as ruyi motifs, signifying longevity.
The vase has a bulbous form with accentuated shoulders trimmed with a ruyi border.
The short neck, adorned with the same decor as the body, ends in a slightly protruding lip. Below the lip another stylised ruyi border is visible. A border of stylised lotus leaves adorns the foot rim.
The inside of the vase is glazed in white.
The underside shows a perfectly set Yongzheng six-character reign mark (1723-1735) in underglaze blue.
The vase is in excellent condition with only minor signs of age and use.

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