A 'FAMILLE-ROSE' BOTTLE VASE XUANTONG MARK AND PERIOD

the globular body and waisted neck painted with numerous iron-red bats amidst multi-colored clouds, the shoulder painted with a band of stylized lotus scrolls separated by gilt shou characters, all between a ruyi-head border at the flared mouthrim and a band of upright lappets encircling the foot, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in iron-red

In overall good condition. Some of the enamel on the vase has been rubbed off.
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