An exceptional Chinese porcelain large vase, the Tianqiuping shaped vase with two circular enamelled rondels decorated with figures within courtyard settings dominated in famille rose, the blue ground body richly gilded with leaves, florals, scrolls and auspicious symbols, Yongzheng (1723-1735) mark to the base. Height 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased Cordys Antique Sale of 31st May 1984, Lot 147, achieving $5600.