Glazed porcelain "hulu" vase, with Xianfeng trademark

Vase in the shape of a 'hulu' gourd modelled with two 'chilong' dragons as handles and decorated with enamelled overglaze enamel depictions of warriors and poems. It is decorated with gilding, patina and wear. The base bears a Xianfeng mark '大清咸丰年制' (Dà qīng xiánfēng nián zhì) in red. It also retains a collector's sticker.

Provenance: European private collection.

Height: 23 cm; Diameter: 13.80 cm