Covered Meip’ing vase with underglaze red decoration of pine, bamboo, and plum

Ming dynasty(1644-1911)

Unmarked

Height：43.9cm

Mouth Diameter：6.1 cm

Bottom Diameter：12.9 cm

Weight：3805 g

This vase consisted of small mouth, round shoulder, foot ring, and cover with design of bud that contains a straight tube in the interior center. The bud button was painted with decoration of lotus petal and the outer lid was painted with diamond shapes and peony sprays. From top to bottom, the vase was adorned with plantain leaves, leaf scrolls, chrysanthemum scrolls, pine tree, bamboo and plum blossom, billows, and lotus petals. The underglaze red showed blackish red and partial vanished lines, but presented pure color and distinct feature. Moist glaze displayed bluish tone and grayish white clay contained some impurities. This ware with heavy clay showed exquisite touch.