Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu sacrifices blue monochrome gilt outlines dragon pattern reward vase. A feminism celestial shaped vase, globular lower body gently raised the waisted neck forming into a slightly flared upper rim, raised upon a concave footed base. The main body delicately decorated with snarling huge imperial dragon careening through flaming cumulus clouds above thrashing Li-Shui waves, in gilt outlines overglaze squama along the surface. Banded with many auspicious motif ribbons on foot, rim, and neck. All reserved over attractive blue under-glazed ground. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman. Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fecundity and the Li-Shui wave pattern which is known to be the abode of dragons. Ruyi a wish for success without any obstacles , according to wishes, signifies good wishes for future prosperity, It is often used as a decorative motif in embroidery and hardwood lattices good fortune It may have come from the Buddhist tradition and came to symbolize wealth and power.The under base bear a reign mark, a vertical six under-glazed blue script characters, Made in The Years of Guangxu Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 15 1/8" Diameter: 8 3/8" For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0