Extremely rare Chinese Famille Rose vase, 11 1/2"h.The elegantly potted pear-shaped vase rises from a spreading foot to a slender neck and flaring gilt mouth, the exterior covered in a brilliant lemon-yellow engraved with a dense scroll of feathery arabesques, interrupted by various vividly enameled flowers and branches with rich finish, all above lotus petal lappets. Mouth and base covered by bright turquoise enamel. Iron red Qianlong mark. Original wood stand.Provenance: Private estate collection, Rockville, MD.