A striking Chinese export porcelain vase, finely decorated with a charming scene of elegantly dressed figures in a traditional garden, surrounded by flowers, foliage and a blossoming tree. The vase features distinctive applied dragon handles with gilt accents and calligraphic decoration to the reverse. The pale celadon-blue ground and delicate polychrome painting give this substantial vase a refined and highly decorative appearance. Dimensions: Height 42 cm | Diameter 20.5 cm Weight: 3.15 kg Condition: Good overall condition. There is a very fine star hairline at the base, which has been painted over and is not visible to the naked eye (from inside and outside) It can only be detected very faintly from the inside only under UV light. There are also a few surface scratches to the glaze, visible in the close-up photographs. No chips. An impressive decorative piece with excellent presence, ideal for collectors of Chinese porcelain and Asian decorative arts. 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.