A Blue and White Jardiniere Mark and Period of Qianlong

of generous U-shaped form, delicately painted on the exterior in an underglaze-blue of rich tone, with five medallions of elaborately stylized scrolling lotus and peony, delicately balanced among further lotus, peony and foliate scroll motifs, all between ruyi-head and lappet bands, the narrow frieze below the rim with a border of interlocking panels, each with a lotus or chrysanthemum floret, wood stand (2)

There is some kiln grit to the interior. The color of the catalogue is well matched to the vase, which is in good overall condition.
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