This is a stunning lidding vase. The brand is Serizan and it is Japanese made. it is approx 28cm tall approx 37cm around the widest part of the vase and approx 20cm around the neck. and is stunningly decorated in gold, pink blossoms and long tailed blue birds. there are no chips or cracks; however there is a small amount of the gold on the rim that has worn thin. all care will be taken with posting,however no responsiblity will be taken for breakage in post.