Blue and White Porcelain Meiping Vase with Peony Scroll, Ming Dynasty

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
Condition : Good(Chips on the surface)
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, MEIPING DYNASTIE MING, XVIE SIÈCLE - Lot2
(Price realised : 7,500 Euro / Type : Related)
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