Guangxu Period Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase

This Guangxu Period Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase dates to the late 19th century and is a nice example of style of decoration popular at that time.  The vase features mythical beasts and flower balls, all surrounding a scholar seated at a table.  The scholar has been boldly defined with gold. The border design under the rim consists of delicately painted flowers.  This vibrantly colored vase will make a great addition to any collection. The vase is not marked. There is a chip to the foot rim, which is shown in the pictures. There is also wear from use and age. The jar is approximately 6.5 inches tall, 3 inches across the widest point.