A large and impressive Chinese (Canton) porcelain famille rose and gilt vase with dragon, mythical animals and auspicious symbols. China, 1st half of the 19th century, around 1840, Emperor Daoguang (1820-1851, 道光) period. Rare model of very good quality! Finely potted in baluster form with strongly everted flaring (flower-shaped) rim; four relief and gilt Kuy dragons applied to the shoulder and two blue Foo-Dogs (temple lions) to the neck. The vase is extensively decorated in bright famille rose enamels with a continuous scene depicting dragon, mythical animals and auspicious symbols, details highlighted with gilding. Daylight pictures included. Dimensions: height - 42,5 cm; diameter - c. 24 cm. Weight: 3883 g. Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands. Conditions report: two chips to the top-rim; body restored, wear to gilding. Minor wear to enamels. Strong white light tested. Check pictures for details. Worldwide delivery with online tracking.