Chinese 19th C,porcelain vase with splayed base & wide flared rim. Painted in gilt with intricate peony flowers, foo dogs, clouds and fire flames above large breaking waves encircled around the foot base. Attached with molded beast-like handle at the neck of the vase, all reserved against a dark blue ground, base unglazed H: 24"(61.5 cm) Property removed from a private Connecticut collector Condition: in good condition ,no hairline or restoration ,possible covered up drilled hole bottom.