Canton porcelain vase with a flower-shaped mouth, decorated with scenes of Guangzhou city life

During the late Qing Dynasty, large Canton porcelain vases frequently had two bird- or animal-shaped porcelain ears attached to the neck, depicting lions, dragons, phoenixes, elephants, and cranes. In the mid-18th century, the Vienna Du Paci porcelain factory's products made extensive use of porcelain animal figures as handles, knobs, or double ears. The development of porcelain craftsmanship in both Eastern and Western cultures appeared to be converging. This vase is adorned with scenes from everyday life in Guangzhou, such as street vendors selling their wares, and lion and dragon dances, highlighting Guangzhou's unique folk customs and exuding the regional charm of the Lingnan region.