A large and fine porcelain dragon vase decorated in relief 'tianqiuping'

Description:

China, Qianlong seal mark decorated in iron red, 18th/19th cent.
H. 59 cm
Excellently crafted porcelain vase with a high relief of a dragon chasing the flaming pearl above waves with leaping carp also worked in high relief. Fine details in gold with iron-red painting.
From an old German private collection, acquired in 1976 (expertise by G. M. Segers, Paris, dated 10 May 1976 available) - In very good condition apart from minor traces of age