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A Chinese Ming Dynasty meiping vase, measuring approximately 10 ins. high. The vase is freely painted in underglaze red in sections divided by sets of lines. The mouth and neck are surrounded by a scroll pattern, which is followed by scrolling, spkiy flowers and vines. The main body has water birds in lotus plants designs. The base has ruyi lappets with abstract leaf patterns. The foot is rough, unglazed and shows the orange burnt clay typical of Ming pieces. There are some old, small chips to the outer rim.
The quality of the porcelain, the use of freely painted underglaze red, the rough foot and the design elements all place this vase in the late Ming, probably the Wan Li period (1573-1619).