Garlic-head Vase with 
Almond, Willow and Spring 
Swallow Decor in Painted 
Enamels
Ch'ien-lung period (A.D.
1736-1795)
Ch'ing Dynasty
Height            17.5cm
     This  vase  has  a 
straight mouth and a head  
which resembles a head of 
garlic.   It  has  a  tall 
slender neck, a large 
round belly, and a flat 
base with a low ring foot.  
The outer wall is painted
in enamel colors with a
willow tree and an almond 
tree.   Roosting  birds ,
swallows in flight, bamboos 
and rocks add further 
exquisite touches to the
scene.