Early Ming, Floral Pattern Porcelain Plum Vase

The bottom sign tells this vase was made in the era of Xuande emperor. The characteristic Arabic pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming p...

This piece is presumed to be a blue and white porcelain meiping vase from the mid-Ming Dynasty. The entire body is decorated with arranged peony scrolls painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The vivid yet dark navy tone of the cobalt pigment suggests it may have been produced using pigment typical of the early to mid-Ming period. The decorative bands, such as the cloud motifs and the lotus petal patterns, contribute to the overall sense of proportion and harmony. The intricate brushwork and density of the design indicate a skilled artisan’s hand. The balanced form and the shape of the foot provide clues for dating the piece. Period: Mid-Late Ming Dynasty Medium: Blue and White Porcelain Type: Meiping Size : 3.5cm(Mouth Diameter), 27cm(Height) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : Sotheby's Paris 10 December 2019 - VASE EN PORCELAINE BLEU BLANC...

A Chinese porcelain dish. With design of plum blossoms against an overall fishnet pattern, also dots in repeat. Executed in underglaze blue and overglaze green and red. Tianqi or Cho...

A graceful baluster form with a flared mouth, a rounded body, and a slightly raised foot. The vase features two intricate handles in the shape of animal figures holding large looped ...