A GRISAILLE-ENAMELED FAUX-MARBLE BOTTLE VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

the ovoid body rising from a splayed foot to a long slender neck, with three roundels reserved on a ground of swirling grisaille, sepia, and shades of iron red simulating marble, the circular scenes finely painted with familial gatherings, the borders, rim, and foot all highlighted in gilt, the interior and base enameled turquoise and the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

With wear to the gilding and minor surface wear throughout. The mouth with abrasions along the interior and exterior rim. Minor firing imperfections present.
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Compare the painting of the present vase with a brushpot attributed to the Qianlong period and sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25th April 2004, lot 58, bearing an inscription in the style of Tang Ying. Consider as well a related faux-marble bowl with a similar Qianlong seal mark, painting and gilt rims, sold at Christie's New York, 24th March 2004, lot 256.