This elegant blue and white porcelain vase features a classic meiping-inspired silhouette, characterized by its high, rounded shoulders that taper gracefully toward a narrow, flared base. The vessel is decorated with a "Three Friends of Winter" motif, specifically highlighting a gnarled prunus (plum blossom) tree rendered in underglaze blue with delicate iron-red accents on the budding flowers. The composition utilizes a painterly style, with the tree emerging from behind stylized rockwork, while a traditional ruyi-head cloud band encircles the shoulder. The foot is anchored by a series of upright lappet panels containing scrolled floral motifs. On the underside, the recessed base reveals a characteristic unglazed foot ring and a central blue underglaze leaf mark, a common apocryphal or shop mark often found on export-style wares.

Dimensions:  Dia 3" x h7"
Origin:      China
Material:   Porcelain
Condition: Handmade, a variation on the hand-drawing. Not crack, no damage

USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $18.95 for shipping (buyers of Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands, Florida Keywest, and Canada pays the extra shipping cost). Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost. In-store pick-up is highly welcomed if you are in San Francisco Bay Area. (No charge)