A blue and white vase with figures, Transitional period or early Qing dynasty, Late 17th century, China, A globular jar, decorated with a scene of a dignitary and servants. Not marked. With a finely crafted later wooden replacement lid. H 16.5 cm (just the porcelain vase), or 18.7 cm (height including the wooden lid), A few rim chips along the opening. No other damage and no restoration.