A Chinese sgraffito-ground ruyi-form vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 25.2 cm high. Qianlong iron-red recessed mark, with elephant-head handles, enamelled with flowers on a ruby ground, a carved frieze above the splayed foot, turquoise glaze to base and interior, foot rim carved with a key-fret border. Fitted box. Provenance: Nagel Auctions, Germany 2004; collection of Jurgen L. Fischer, Switzerland from an important Sydney collection