A Chinese iron-red-decorated pear-shaped vase,... Lot n° 15

The vase is decorated to the body with four foliate panels enclosing dragons leaping above waves crashing against mountains interspersed with lotus flower sprays. The neck is decorated with flowers enclosed in ruyi panels, below a lotus scroll and stiff leaves at the neck. The base bears an apocryphal Wanli mark. Condition: There is wear to the enamels. There are some small chips to the foot. Origin: China Period: 20th century Sizes: 34.00 cm. H 13.39 in. H