The vase is decorated with a scene from the Ode to the Red Cliff with figures in a boat on a swiftly moving river amongst cliffs, and trees. The reverse is decorated with a lady and a soldier each riding a qilin below a crane in flight. The neck is decorated with an excerpt from the story, entitled 'Ti Chibi fu', and with the signature of 'Su Shi', the Song writer.Condition: Overall good condition, some surface wear.Possible stain or crack only visible on the interior.Origin: ChinaPeriod: 20th centurySizes: 64.50 cm. H25.39 in. H Condition Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel to contact us at info@orientalartauctions.com