Qianlong seal mark, Republic Period Robustly potted with deep rounded sides rising to an angled shoulder, surmounted by a tall flaring ribbed neck flanked with a pair of handles formed by gourd vines each bearing five gourds in high relief amidst the leafy tendrils trailing down onto the shoulder, all reserved on the lustrous black ground, the interior of the neck and base glazed white, the base with the seal mark, traces of gilding remaining. 59cm (23 1/2in) high.