Porcelain with underglaze blue painting China, Qianlong period (1736-1795), mark and period Vase in Rouleau shape on a wide foot rim with wave motifs and a wide neck with a stepped mouth The wall is decorated with dense floral tendrils The upper and the lower edge are decorated with stylized ruyi- and leaf borders A banner of waves ornates the upper shoulder area An additional ruyi border adorns the neck and above revolving double circles are visible Six-character Qianlong mark Height: 33 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 8,000 Euro Condition: The vase is in good condition with only slight signs of age and wear and usual small factory flaws. The height measures 33 cm. Blue and White Style Blue and white porcelain had its golden age in the Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644), but it is believed that this type of porcelain was first introduced in the Tang dynasty (618-906). The proverbial ‘Ming vase’ is still the epitome of the European idea of Chinese porcelain art. The blue color is achieved by a mixture of cobalt oxide and water, and is then painted onto the porcelain before glazing and firing. Afterwards it is coated with a transparent glaze. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting Price : 4000