Ancient Chinese balustrade vase belonging to the period of the "Qing dynasty". The antique Chinese vase is made of white ceramic, entirely hand painted with cobalt blue decorations such as poppies and vines and the symbol of "Shuang-Xi" or double happiness, dating back to the mid-1800s. Mark below. The Chinese Blue and White Vases represent the symbol of the Ming dynasty for the processing of Chinese porcelain, which thanks to the style in these two colors has reached its peak. The color of the antique Chinese vase was obtained from cobalt alumate, enhanced by the enamelling. Depictions of floral and animal decorations. To make the vases, the terracotta structure was first made and dried in the sun for several days. Only later was it dried in ovens with incandescent ashes in order to harden the terracotta and make the vase aesthetically refined.