Pair of Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Meiping Vases With Fruit and Floral Motif

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This is a matched pair of large, impressive vintage porcelain vases crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, characterized … Read more This is a matched pair of large, impressive vintage porcelain vases crafted in the classic Meiping (plum blossom) silhouette, characterized by a broad, high shoulder that tapers gracefully down to a narrow base. Each vase is topped with a domed lid featuring a small blue finial. The vessels are decorated in vibrant underglaze cobalt blue against a pristine white ground. The main body is painted with a continuous, elegant design of flowering and fruiting branches, including pomegranates, peaches, and lush foliage, symbolizing prosperity and longevity. A band of classic floral scrollwork encircles the shoulder, while the lower section is framed by a border of upright lotus petal lappets, each containing a stylized floral spray. A horizontal inscription is painted just below the shoulder.

Dimensions (Per Vase):

Height: 41 cm (approx. 16.14 inches)

Belly Diameter: 22 cm (approx. 8.66 inches)

Inscription:
The shoulder of each vase features a horizontal, six-character inscription in underglaze blue. The characters read "大明宣德年製" (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Xuande Period of the Great Ming." 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