A large Chinese porcelain rouleau vase, decorated in the colourful famille rose tradition. Its tall cylindrical form takes inspiration from rouleau vases first popularised during the Qing dynasty, while its richly painted floral decoration reflects the long tradition of Chinese porcelain made for the export market. Originally conceived as a decorative floor vase or umbrella stand, it brings together centuries-old Chinese forms with the exuberant colours that made Chinese export porcelain so popular in European interiors.