A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EGGSHELL PORCELAIN VASES

REPUBLIC PERIOD

Each painted in enamels with two cartouches enclosing blossoming branches and a bird of prey perched on rocks beneath a pine tree, all against a ground of auspicious emblems and scrolling lotus decorated en grisaille, with four character Qianlong marks to the bases, 13.8cm. (2)

Provenance: purchased from Shanghai Art House, Singapore, 30th December 1968; a copy of the invoice is available.