Xuande Period Blue and White Jar with Branch Floral and Fruit Decoration in a Ribbed Melon Form (Ming Dynasty, 1426–1435, 15th Century)

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Dimensions: Height 15 cm (5.9 in / 0.49 ft), Mouth Diameter 8.5 cm (3.3 in / 0.28 ft), Ming Xuande Period Porcelain，Condition & Provenance: The jar is preserved in good overall condition with a complete and elegant melon-ribbed form. The glaze remains smooth and luminous, while the blue decoration displays a natural and refined tone. Minor surface traces from age and use enhance the historical character of the piece. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA.Description: This charming porcelain jar features a distinctive ribbed melon-shaped body, with vertical sections flowing naturally from the mouth rim to the foot, creating a beautifully rounded and sculptural silhouette. The short straight neck, flared floral rim, full rounded body, and shaped foot give the vessel a refined yet compact appearance. The decoration is carefully arranged in multiple layers. A bead-pattern border surrounds the mouth, followed by a ruyi cloud band below. The main body is divided into melon-shaped panels decorated with elegant branch floral and fruit motifs, including peonies, peaches, and pomegranates. The flowers and fruits are full and beautifully rendered, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, abundance, and good fortune. The lower section is decorated with an upright lotus and ruyi pattern, creating a harmonious balance with the upper decorative bands. The cobalt blue decoration is vibrant and expressive, with confident brushwork and graceful foliage details. The porcelain body is fine and durable, covered with a warm luminous glaze. The exposed foot reveals the natural texture of the clay with subtle signs of age. Highly appreciated for its unusual form and auspicious decoration, this Xuande period blue and white jar represents the refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship of early Ming imperial porcelain.

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