A VERY RARE AND LARGE GILT-DECORATED CELADON-GLAZED VASE, GANLANPINGYONGZHENG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)The elegant rounded body tapers towards the slightly spreading foot pierced with two rectangular apertures at the sides and towards the waisted neck flanked by a pair of lug handles that rise to the flared rim. The vase is covered overall in a soft, pale bluish-green glaze and is finely gilt below the mouth and above the foot with a floral-scroll band incorporating lotus, peony and hibiscus.16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm.) high