An unusual and massive famille noire biscuit temple vaseLate 19th century
Decorated around the exterior of the trumpet neck with various panels enclosing flower and bird motifs as well as antiques, reserved on a dense ground of scrolling leaves and florettes, the central sections with striding chilong, prunus of cracked ice, and further shaped panels enclosing antiques and mythical qilin, the spreading foot similarly decorated with lança characters. 120cm (47 1/4in) high.