A BLUE AND WHITE 'FITZHUGH' DECORATION PORCELAIN VASE, China, Qing dynasty, early 19th century

h cm 32

With a globular body and an elongated cylindrical neck, it is painted with medallions enclosing leaves and fruits, surrounded by stylized qilong against a diaper ground, all framed by floral scrolls interspersed with auspicious objects. The neck is decorated with foliate motifs developing among auspicious objects.