Vintage Cobalt Blue Glazed Porcelain Meiping Vase With Gilt Bird and Floral Motif

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This striking vintage porcelain vase is crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, featuring a broad shoulder and a … Read more This striking vintage porcelain vase is crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, featuring a broad shoulder and a gracefully tapering body. The vessel is entirely finished in a deep, lustrous cobalt blue glaze that provides a dramatic backdrop for the intricate decoration. The body is finely painted in gold (gilt), depicting a dynamic scene of two long-tailed birds (resembling pheasants) perched among gnarled pine branches, bamboo leaves, and blooming plum blossoms. The reverse side features a short poetic inscription in elegant gold calligraphy, accompanied by red seal marks. The flat base is glazed white and bears a blue reign mark. The interior of the neck is also glazed white.

Dimensions:

Height: 40 cm (approx. 15.75 inches)

Belly Diameter: 26 cm (approx. 10.24 inches)

Maker's Mark & Inscription:

Base Mark: The underside bears a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, arranged in three columns. The characters read "大清乾隆年製" (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Qianlong 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.

Calligraphy: The body features a four-line poem in gold script, a classic verse celebrating the beauty of flowers and the arrival of spring. See less