Elongated Ovoid Vase with Flaring Mouth (So-Called "Guanyin ping") and with Decoration of the Eight Trigrams, Taiji (Yin-Yang Symbols), and Waves
Yongzheng period, 1723-1735 or early 20th century
Dimensions
H. 18.2 x Diam. 6.6 cm (7 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
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