Hexagonal Blue and White Ceramic Vase with Lion-Dog Handles

This is a decorative ceramic vase featuring a classic blue and white color palette, likely inspired by Chinese export porcelain styles. The vessel stands on a slim, footed base and tapers outward into a bulbous body before narrowing at the neck and opening into a wide, hexagonal rim. A prominent feature of the construction is its hexagonal cross-section, which creates six distinct flat panels. Each panel is decorated with an underglaze blue floral motif, specifically featuring large stylized peonies or chrysanthemums with scrolling foliage extending upward. The neck of the vase is flanked by two stylized handles, often referred to as 'chilong' or 'shi-shi' (lion-dog) handles, finished in a solid, deep cobalt blue. The rim is decorated with a geometric interlocking diaper pattern border. The glaze appears creamy white with a glossy finish. Regarding condition, the piece appears well-maintained with no visible cracks or significant chips from this angle, though minor glaze imperfections or 'pinholes' typical of mass-produced ceramics are present. The style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century production, often created for the decorative home market rather than being a period antique. The level of craftsmanship indicates a molded production technique followed by hand-applied or transfer-printed decoration.