Bianhu porcelain vase ‘Lotus’, with Qianlong seal

Glazed porcelain in sky blue. It has a circular, flattened body resting on an oval base. Both sides are decorated in relief with a central medallion depicting a lotus flower. The sides feature scroll-shaped handles. The neck is short and cylindrical, adorned with geometric friezes in relief. The base bears a blue underglaze stamp ‘大清乾隆年制’.

Size: 18 x 6.3 x 12.3 cm