A Chinese Blue Tulip Vase with Gilt Decoration

20th century, porcelain glazed with blue and hand painted in gilt, having six tubular openings surrounding a larger central opening for placement of flowers, raised on high footed base, the underside with an apocryphal Qianlong mark.

13 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.

Property of a Chapel Hill Gentleman

Break and repair to two smaller stems, hairline to another; scattered areas of gilt rubbing.