Chinese Porcelain Tulip Vase

A bulbous, blue and white, porcelain vase. The bottom section is made up five vase shapes joined together. Each of the smaller vases has its own narrow neck with a fluted rim. In the centre of the piece there is a tall neck, culminating in a spherical shape at the top, also with a fluted rim. The vase is decorated with flowers, leaves and butterflies. The vase possibly dates from 17th century Chin…