A Chinese scraffito-ground ruyi-form vase, 18th/19th century, Qing Dynasty, 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, Qianlong iron-red recessed mark. Fitted box. Provenance: from an important Sydney collection; purchased in Europe