Oriental Cobalt Blue Phoenix and Floral Ceramic Vase

This is a small, possibly miniature, Oriental-style ceramic vase featuring a rich, dark cobalt blue glaze as its primary background color. The vase has a classic baluster or ginger jar-like shape, with a narrow neck, widening shoulders, and then tapering gently towards a subtly flared foot. The decoration is applied in a polychrome design, prominently featuring what appears to be a mythical bird, likely a phoenix or a similar pheasant-like creature, rendered in vibrant shades of gold, orange, red, and subtle green. The bird is depicted amidst swirling clouds or water, painted in light blue and white. Complementing the bird motif are delicate floral branches, likely cherry blossoms or similar oriental flowers, in white with gold accents, and scattered gold leaf-like patterns. The overall artistic style suggests an East Asian influence, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The craftsmanship appears to be of decent quality, with the gilding still largely intact, indicating good preservation of the applied decoration. No visible chips, cracks, or significant wear are immediately apparent from the image, suggesting the 'Good' condition rating from the observation. The vase likely dates from the mid to late 20th century, given its relatively unfaded colors and the type of decoration. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image.