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A large Chinese porcelain vase decorated in famille rose enamels. The body depicts peaches, pine branches, and playful monkeys. UXY

A large Chinese porcelain vase decorated in famille rose enamels. The body depicts peaches, pine branches, and playful monkeys—traditional Daoist symbols of longevity, vitality, and immortality. The handles are modeled as elephant heads, another auspicious symbol of wisdom and strength. The foot and interior are glazed; the underside bears a red stamped reign mark, likely apocryphal, suggesting a later 20th century decorative attribution rather than an imperial-period manufacture. The painting quality is attractive, with lively enamels and detailed brushwork.