Vintage Pale Blue Porcelain Meiping Vase With Grisaille Dragon and Floral Motif

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This elegant vintage porcelain vase is crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, featuring a broad shoulder and a … Read more This elegant vintage porcelain vase is crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, featuring a broad shoulder and a gracefully tapering body. The vessel is finished with a pale, cool blue glaze that features a prominent overall craquelure (crackle) effect. The vase is decorated using a striking grisaille and sepia palette, with fine black outlines filled with shades of grey, black, brown, and gold. The main design showcases a ferocious, writhing dragon winding its way through a dense field of blooming chrysanthemums, delicate white blossoms, and bamboo-like leaves. The gilded details on the dragon's scales and the flower petals add a touch of subtle elegance. The flat base is glazed white and bears a red reign mark. The neck rim is finished with a thin gold line.

Dimensions:

Height: 22 cm (approx. 8.66 inches)

Diameter: 12 cm (approx. 4.72 inches)

Maker's Mark:
The underside bears a six-character mark in iron-red, arranged in two vertical columns. The characters read "大清光緒年製" (Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Guangxu Period of the Great Qing." Note: As is common with vintage decorative pieces, this mark is likely apocryphal and serves as a tribute to the classic imperial style. See less