Vase Large antique Chinese underglaze blue and white 17th or 18th century style vase with decoration of a pensive bird looking longingly at a lone insect amongst floral landscape. Some firing flaws, one chip on the rim and two spide hairlines on the base of the vase. Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full descript...ion. HEIGHT 17 1/2 inches 44.3 cm WIDTH 8 inches 20.5 cm We do not guarantee the age of any piece we sell, we are not experts on age and can only describe the items to the best of our ability. Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. This fine antique is offered with a fair and reasonable fixed price, I trust my descriptions and photos detail this item to justify the asking price. If you do need information I have neglected to include, make an offer, or additional photos, please don't hesitate to ask, I will do my best to comply. Free shipping is included in the buy it now price for Domestic Shipping, if a best offer is accepted it is possible we will add shipping to that price. If you desire to have your purchases insured, I am happy to do so if you request it. If you do not instruct me toinsure for you, my responsibility will end when the USPS delivers to your mail service.Good Luck!