of square section, the rounded sides rising from a tall spreading foot to a waisted neck and straight rim, decorated in bright enamels to four sides with a bird perched on flowering branches next to rocks, all reserved on a turquoise ground, between wide bands of scrolling lotus at the foot and lappets under the neck

The vase is in general good condition with the exception of small areas of enamel and gilt infill to various places particularly at the edges of the panels, and along the foot. There is also characteristic pitting and light wear to the extremities.
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A related vase, but fitted with additional flanges, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Enamels. Cloisonné in the Qing Dynasty, Vol (II), Beijing, 2011, pl. 20; and another similar example, with a Jingtai seal mark on base, was sold in these rooms, 20^th June 1978, lot 139.