This is a vase with the mark "Made in the Year of Daiming Xuande". This vase, believed to have been made about 150 years ago, features a carved arabesque pattern. The arabesque pattern, where vine-like plants extend in all directions and intertwine, symbolizes vitality and is considered an auspicious motif representing prosperity and longevity. Originating from places like Egypt and passing through China before reaching Japan, this pattern, not depicting actual plants but rather stylized vines like grapes, has been adopted as a design motif. "Made in the Year of Da Ming Xuan De" refers to an inscription on bronze items created during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435) in China, specifically in 1428 under his decree. Center Diameter 14.5 cm Top Diameter 8.8 cm Bottom Diameter 8.4 cm Height 23.3 cm Weight 1210 g Condition: The condition is good for its age. Signs of wear from age, stains and scratches. Signs of wear from age, stains and scratches; for condition, please, take a look at the pictures. Please take a look at the numerous photos for more details. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 042422080428