Lot 66: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period Porcelain Umbrella Stand

A Chinese blue and white porcelain umbrella stand, also known as a stick stand, dating to the late Qing Dynasty or Republic Period. The cylindrical body is decorated in underglaze blue with a dense, continuous pattern of scrolling lotus blossoms and foliate vines. The upper rim is encircled by a band of ruyi heads, and the base is finished with a border of stylized lappets. The interior is glazed in a plain white. No reign marks are present. Dimensions: Height: 24 inches; Diameter: 9 inches.