A rare Chinese, Ming dynasty, glazed ceramic vase. The pear shapes vase is supported on a slightly splayed foot, moulded around the body with a wide band of scrolling peonies above a border of upright chrysanthemum petals, the waisted neck encircled by a triple fillet interrupted by a pair of elephant trunk dragon heads suspending ring handles, all below further ridges and a lipped trumpet-shaped mouth, applied overall with a pale sea green glaze. Unmarked. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Pottery and Ceramic Table Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles.

Dimensions: H 7 in. All measurements are approximate.