CHINA, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795) - Lot 61

CHINA, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795) Porcelain vase, of flattened four-lobed form, each side decorated in famille rose enamels on a celadon ground, with a medallion representing two children accompanied by rams on one side and two children playing with fish and lanterns on the other side; the neck and the circumference of the foot decorated in light relief under the cover, with stylized lotus petals, friezes of ruyi heads, palmettes and stylized motifs; the sides are decorated in light relief with acanthus leaf scrolls, palmettes and foliage; the base is incised with scrolls under the glaze; the neck has two gilded handles in the form of stylized dragons; the foot and opening are outlined with gilded scrolls. Da Qing Qialn(ong Nian Zhi" mark with six sigillary characters in blue under the base . (Slight wear to gilding, especially around rim and heel, small old chip on heel) H. 30 cm - L. 15.5 cm