Item No.: 1047
Name: A large famille rose water-chestnut-shaped vase with blessings and longevity motifs
Period: Qing dynasty, Guangxu reign
Height: 39.5 cm
The vase adopts the water-chestnut-shaped form introduced during the Kangxi reign, but on a larger scale. Bats supporting longevity symbols and sprays of peaches provide the principal decoration, expressing wishes for boundless blessings and long life.