A striking Chinese porcelain/celadon vase, beautifully decorated in underglaze blue with birds perched among flowering branches and foliage, set against an elegant pale celadon-green ground. The ornate openwork blue handles on either side add an exceptional decorative touch. - Height: 58 cm - Diameter: approx. 24 cm - Weight: 6.696 kg - Condition: Very good overall, with only minor firing imperfections (last photo shows unglazed area, not chip on glaze) and light age-related traces. An impressive and highly decorative piece, combining the refined beauty of celadon glaze with traditional blue-and-white botanical and bird decoration. Its substantial size and distinctive design make it an attractive statement piece for collectors of Chinese ceramics. Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full track and trace for your peace of mind; local pickup is also warmly welcomed in Ekeren (Antwerp), Belgium.