Richly decorated, Round Porcelain Vase, China, Qing Dynasty, Underside Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735). Photo courtesy Auctionata

White glazed porcelain with blue underglaze painting. Decorated with polychrome enamels. Archaic bats and ruyi symbols. Height: 14 cm. Excellent condition. Estimation : 12 800 € / 16 000 €

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.

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