Exceptional large southern kiln Cizhou style meiping with double Mandarin ducks and scroll motif. A collector item.
Height 413mm, 16-1/4"inch
Extra info regarding: 1. Death bubbles, item less than 100 years may not show any death bubbles, the process is by replacing the trapped air with soil, so usually, the higher the color intensity, the older the item. 2. Calcification in the glaze, item less than +/-200 years may not show any sign of calcification. 3. it even need much longer years for item to show splitted crackles. This method of identification has been widely used in Asia. For reference, please copy paste this words: 显微鉴定瓷泡 and browse it. Inside you can find many info regarding micro identification.

Excellent condition without any chip or repair. Visible calcification and short kiln split at base.
Added macro picture for micro identification purpose to help in confirming authenticity. The macro picture size is 1:4. For those who usually use a 65X magnifying glass, please divide the macro picture by 4 (four), each side
Chinese antique.