This piece is a small ceramic vessel with a distinctive silhouette modeled after a pomegranate, notable for its full, well-balanced curves. The mouth, reminiscent of the fruit’s calyx, is rendered with precision, while the entire body is coated in a thick layer of deep red glaze that gives off a rich, lustrous sheen. Toward the base, the glaze gradually transitions into darker purplish and greenish tones—a natural progression likely resulting from internal oxidation over time. It is a valuable piece, distinguished by its well-balanced form, unique composition, and richly layered natural color palette on surface.
Period: Ming Dynasty Medium: Copper Red Type: Vase Condition : Excellent(One part of the calyx-shaped mouth has been restored.) Size : 5cm(Mouth Diameter) x 12cm(Height) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
