These beautiful vases are some of the finest examples of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ever made. The inscription tells us they were made in 1351 for the altar of a Daoist temple. Showcasing the intricate cobalt blue designs famous in this type of pottery, they demonstrate how advanced Chinese ceramics were at this time. They’re modelled after ancient bronze vases, and are decorated with dragons, peonies and phoenixes, with elephant-shaped handles! You can see these stunning vases on display