chinese pottery

by Simmone
(Belgium)

Hello Peter,

I would like to have your opinion concerning this piece of porcelain. I am not sure about its origin and how old is it, despite of my researches. This sort of blue colour is a chinese particularity? Could be this kind of bottom a sign of age or just a bad quality of an ordinary chinese product? I found the pot in a small village, it was not bought from specialized sellers.

And, from another point of view, could you tell me (or us, I think many will be interested)something about the symbol of the nine four-clawed dragons? Have you frequently seen chinese vases decorated in that manner? I have a tall blue-white vase, with nine dragons in relief, I think is a vintage one, but I did not find a similar one. I will show you some photos in the future.
Thank you in advance.
I really appreciate your effort and I am very grateful for your help.
Simmone