Dimensions: Width: 15.4cm, Height: 28.8cm.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Lotus Porcelain Amphora Vase. Potted in large shape vase, thick and tall, cylindrical body, emerging archaic dragon flanked on short neck with flaring mouth rim, raised on a splayed round foot base slight concave. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in yellow base color which contrast against famille rose color depicted of lotus flowers blooms interspersed foliage and scrolling interlocking tendril. Lotus is one of the most significant flowers in the Chinese culture. It symbolizes the holy seat of Buddha. Because the flower rises from the mud and blooms in exquisite beauty it symbolizes perfection and purity of both the heart and mind.The Under-base bears a reign mark, a six under glazed blue script characters reign mark. Made in The Years QianLong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.