A Tall Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

Late 19th century, a very finely hand painted vase in the famille rose palette with two large registers with gold key border, the interior decorated with scenes inside a nobles residence, the outside ground decorated with treasures symbols, fruit, and flora, two gilt painted lion mask heads with faux handles flank the shoulder of the vase, unmarked.

17 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.

From the Collection of Pamela Marks, Durham, North Carolina

A few chips to rim; minor gilt rubbing.