Bottle vase with three shishi and a dragon c. 1700 - 1720

This Chinese porcelain bottle vase, dated c. 1700-1720, is a stunning example of blue and white porcelain. The vase's bulbous body is decorated with a dragon and three *shishi* (lion-dogs) amidst swirling floral motifs, all rendered in cobalt blue. The vase is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of anonymous Chinese artists who produced such beautiful objects during the Qing Dynasty. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases the intricate details and elegant design that made Chinese porcelain so highly sought after throughout the world.