CHINA, 19th century A blue-white porcelain covered baluster vase decorated with large scrolls of peonies on the body and lid, a frieze of ruyi on the shoulder with four small handles in the shape of chimera heads and a frieze of lotus panels on the foot, bamboo leaves on the neck, the lid in the shape of a lion, a label "Au Vieux Paris HOUZEAU 4 rue de la Paix" under the base. H. 48 cm LdM Chipped body and star-shaped crack