A CANTON SCHOOL FAMILLE ROSE AND GILT MEIPING VASE, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The vase of meiping form with a short cylindrical neck and a recessed circular foot, enameled in famille rose colors and gilt depicting court scenes on the sides, two framed by a gilt key fret pattern, also with flowers and butterflies around the shoulder. Condition: Very minor fritting around the neck and foot, few firing flaws. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Weight: 816.2 g. Dimensions: Height 28.0 cm.