A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE PALETTE ‘LADIES PLAYING WEIQI’ PORCELAIN ROULEAU VASE, BANGCHUIPING CHINA,

A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE PALETTE ‘LADIES PLAYING WEIQI’ PORCELAIN ROULEAU VASE, BANGCHUIPING CHINA, POSSIBLY LATE QING DYNASTY AND LATE 19TH CENTURY It is finely painted in vivid famille rose enamels with numerous characters in a continuous river shore landscape. On the neck, in the sky, is the Palace of Xiwangmu. On the body, a large number of characters are depicted, only women but for a man, two of them seated on rootwood chairs and playing weiqi, two other reading in a pavilion. The base bears two blue circles. H: 46 cm 粉彩“美人围棋图”棒槌瓶 中国，可能为清晚期及19世纪晚期 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.