A Large Chinese Canton Enamel Gu Shaped Vase

Qianlong period (1736-1795), cobalt blue ground enamel very finely painted with Buddhist treasure motifs and lotus blossoms, with key motif encircling the rim, above the large bulbous middle of the body, and above the foot rim, interior of large trumpet mouth has pink ground with blue and gold floral sprays, with glass cylinder to interior, unmarked.

17 in., 7 1/2 in. diameter

From the Collection of Turquoise Erving, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Areas of loss and restoration to center of body; scattered surface rubbing and wear.