A 'HU'-SHAPED CELADON-GROUND 'FAMILLE ROSE' BIRDS AND LOTUS PORCELAIN VASE

Description:

China, underglaze-blue Guangxu six-character mark and of the period
H. 28,5 cm
Modelled after an archaic bronze form with indented corners and a pair of lug handles, moulded to the front and rear face with a large peach-shaped panel and covered in a pale celadon glaze, decorated with various flowers and a lotus pond scene.
From a European private collection, acquired prior to 1990 - Wood stand - Minor wear