Dimensions: 18-1/2" H x 14-1/4" Dia.

Enthralling Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Reward Vase. A celestial shaped vase, globular body, long tapered neck forming an ovoid opening, with a concave footed base. The outer surface of this vase is covered in lotus blooms shooting forth between scrolling leafy tendrils. The shoulder is patterned in repeating ruyi forms and ribbons pattern. A geometrical pattern banded on the rim and foot. The color is balanced, elegant and exquisite. Along with the lotus flower symbolizing truth, fertility, and purity. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman. The underside unglazed, revealed the pale-creme ground and dark grayish brown spotted firing marks and edge-cut foot rim. This inadvertently gave texture, energy, and shading to the design. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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