Massive Chinese Yuan Dynasty Cizhou vase, of ovoid tapering form, and cylindrical neck, the body decorated with two large continuos bands of stylised floral and bird motifs, framed by bands of curved line work, in tones of brown on a cream ground, calligraphy to shoulder, on stand, with arch Angel certificate of Authenticity, height 72 cm. Provenance: arch Angel Antiques, Hong Kong, 2004