A Chinese porcelain Hu vase, painted by Deng Xiao Yu, early 20th century, finely painted with two birds amongst blossom in polychrome, stag head form handles, the reverse with rows of calligraphy including the signature of the renowned artist Deng Xiao Yu, square framed red marks to base and paper label detailing 'Chinese Artist Painted Early 20th century (1912-1950)', height 19.5 cm.