Blue-and-white Pear-shaped 
Vase with Floral Decor
Hung-wu period (A.D. 1368-
1398)
Ming Dynasty 
Height                 32.2cm
Diameter of mouth  8.6cm
     The pear-shaped vase 
was a specific design that 
began in the Ming dynasty.  
This type of vase was
intended purely for 
ornamental display, not
for practical use.