A MASSIVE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN ‘SUÍ YÁNGDÌ 隋煬帝 EMPEROR AKA YÁNG GUǍNG 楊廣’ ROULEAU VASE, BANGCHUIPING CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY, KANGXI STYLE Resting on a short ring foot, with an elongated tubular body surmounted by a long tubular neck. it is adorned in famille verte enamels with a rich and continuous decor, the central part depicting the emperor Suí Yángdì 隋煬帝 emperor aka Yáng Guǎng 楊廣 (569-618) seated and drinking and surrounded by officials and attendants, all on a large dragon boat mounted on wheels and pulled by numerous women. H: 63,5 cm Notes: 1. The main scene depicts the Emperor Suí Yángdì on his way to the inauguration day of the Great Canal linking Beijing to Hangzhou. He is on his renowned wheeled Dragon barge or boat, a genuine mobile palace known as the ‘Guān fēngxíng diàn’ (觀風行殿). 2. Compare with a pair of vases with an identical subject sold at DROUOT ADER Paris, France, 2022-02-25, lot 43, for €5,760. 大粉彩棒槌瓶 中国，晚清，19世纪，康熙风格 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.