Ming‑Zhengde Period Blue‑and‑White Vase with Elephant‑Handles and Floral Motifs,16th‑century Mid‑Ming blue‑and‑white decorative porcelain

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成交价 USD800.00

拍卖时间：2026-09-27 23:00

拍卖行： East West Art Auction

专场： Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)

拍品描述

Dimensions:Overall Height 29cm(11.42in),Mouth Diameter 8cm(3.15in),16th century Mid‑Ming porcelainCondition & Provenance:The vase remains intact without cracks or chips.The cobalt blue presents nice tonal variation,all painted motifs are well preserved and both sculpted elephant‑head handles are complete.The foot rim bears natural aged soil patina from long‑term storage.A six‑character “Da Ming Zheng De Nian Zhi” reign mark within double blue circles is painted on base.No repairs or later over‑painting.This vase was once part of a private Ming‑Qing porcelain collection based in Dallas,Texas.The collector purchased the artifact from an antique gallery in Toronto in 2018.Zhengde‑period blue‑and‑white vases with original reign mark and elephant‑form handles are fairly uncommon;complete well‑decorated examples carry substantial collectible merit.Description:This decorative blue‑and‑white vase was manufactured at Jingdezhen imperial‑adjacent kilns during the Zhengde reign of Ming China,designed for interior display.It features flared mouth,slender neck,full rounded body and double‑stepped flared foot.Two symmetric elephant‑head handles are molded on neck sides with curled trunks forming loop handles,rendering an archaic auspicious silhouette.The surface is divided into multiple horizontal decorative registers:geometric brocade pattern and cloud scrolls around neck,foliage within shaped medallions,beaded ornaments,upward lotus petals on upper body,scattered sprouting lotus flowers on lower belly,and lotus‑petal plus small floral motifs near foot.Painted composition is dense yet well‑organized.Cobalt pigment shows varied blue shades with minor iron rust specks typical of Zhengde porcelain,under a glossy creamy white glaze.The unglazed foot edge bears authentic age‑related wear and soil residue.The base bears standard Zhengde‑period double‑circle reign mark.Elephant handles symbolize peace and good fortune in Ming iconography.This piece skillfully combines three‑dimensional sculpting and blue‑and‑white painting,epitomizing Mid‑Ming decorative taste.It qualifies as a high‑grade collectible suitable for gallery exhibition.

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