CHINA - Chinese porcelain vase decorated in red with flowers, lotus, vegetal interlacing and bats. Two characters under the pink handles. Late Qing. H. 46x20 cm condition: One small vertical hairline at inside rim 2 cm. Long. One star crack at the base that does not go through 9x5.5 cm. One drop of enamel in the lotus flower near the handel. Handels are in good condition and not restored, not restuck. Otherwise good condition.

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