A Fine Famille Rose Porcelain ’Mille Fleurs’ Vase, Hu

A Fine Famille Rose Porcelain ’Mille Fleurs’ Vase, Hu Elegantly potted, the pear form globular body supported on a short circular foot, rising to a tapered neck set with a pair of stylized dragon handles enamelled in shades of blue, finely painted overall in famille rose enamels and iron-red with a plethora of flowers, including magnolia, peony, crysanthemum, rose, lilac and poppy, the inside enamelled in turquoise, gilt rim and foot ring, the recessed base with an incised and gilt seal mark of Qianlong on a turquoise-enamelled ground. Period: Republic (1912‑1949). Height: 24.5 cm.