Blue-and-white Covered 
Meiping Vase with Peony 
Decor
Yung-lo period (A.D. 1403-
1424)
Ming Dynasty
Height            35.6cm
     This vase has a small 
round mouth, a short neck, 
a full shoulder, and a belly 
whose lower part tapers 
inwards.  The transparent 
glaze has a hint of blue.  
The shoulder is painted with 
"ju-i" cloud motifs and lotus 
flowers, while the belly is
decorated with intertwined 
peonies.  The blue-and-white
coloration varies in depth, 
creating a vivid effect.