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Ming Chenghua Doucai Dragon-pattern Long-necked Celestial Ball Vase 21×11×6×2.8 cm
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Ming Chenghua Doucai Dragon-pattern Long-necked Celestial Ball Vase 21×11×6×2.8 cm

Doucai Long-Neck Gallbladder Vase with Mythical Beast Pattern, Marked "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi"

EstimateHK$1,000,000 - HK$1,800,000
Category:Porcelain

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Lot Description

This vase features an elegant long-necked胆-shaped silhouette with a refined, upright form. Its body boasts a lustrous, pure white glaze. Adorned in doucai (dual-color) decoration throughout, the neck is embellished with plantain leaf motifs, while the junction between the neck and belly encircles continuous lotus scroll patterns. The main body depicts a qilin—a auspicious mythical beast—treading on treasure balls and playing with pearls, surrounded by delicate bamboo sprays, flowers, cloud formations, and assorted treasures. The palette is vibrant and lively, harmoniously blending red, green, yellow, and blue hues with fluid, dynamic lines. Near the base, stylized lotus petal designs create neat, layered detailing. The bottom center bears a six-character regular script mark within double square borders: "Made in the Chenghua Reign of the Great Ming." The doucai technique is exquisitely executed, with underglaze cobalt outlines complementing overglaze polychrome colors. The decorative motifs symbolize prosperity and peace, making this piece both a stunning display object and a valuable collectible.

This gallbladder-shaped vase features an elegant, slender neck and a smooth, glossy white glaze over a fine porcelain body. The entire vessel is decorated in the doucai palette. The neck is adorned with plantain leaf motifs, while a band of interlocking lotus scrolls encircles the transition between the neck and belly. The main decoration on the bulbous body depicts a qilin—a mythical auspicious beast—playing with a pearl and treasures, surrounded by bamboo, blossoms, auspicious clouds, and various precious symbols. Vibrant hues of red, green, yellow, and blue are harmoniously arranged within neatly outlined underglaze blue contours. Modified lotus petal patterns run along the lower body in orderly layers. The base bears a six-character underglaze blue inscription "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" enclosed within a double square frame. Exquisite doucai technique combines cobalt blue outlines with overglaze polychrome enamels. The auspicious pattern symbolizes peace and good fortune. This is an outstanding piece for display and collection.