A Chinese pale blue underglazed porcelain vase dating from the Republic period. There is a 6-character mark on the bottom. There is a banana leaf band at the neck, ruyi band at the shoulders, and a spearhead border at the bottom. The body features flowers against a wave ground. Dimensions are: 8 3/4 inches tall X 4 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition. Provenance: From Mr. Mah in New Jersey, whose father acquired the collection in China prior to 1949. High resolution images can be found at: https://oag.smugmug.com/December-2019