A Chinese celadon-ground blue and white floor vase dating from the 19th century. The body features a pair of phoenixes with flowers. The handles are in the form of guardian lions with cubs. Dimensions are: 23 1/4 inches tall X 9 inches wide, 59.1 cm X 22.9 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: There is one hairline to the rim and three large cracks to the body. Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s. High resolution images can be found here.