Caved Red Lacquer Vase
with Floral Motif
Yung-lo period (A.D. 1403-
1424)
Ming Dynasty 
Thickness:      16.4cm
Diameter:        9.2cm
     This vase has a straight 
mouth, a long neck, a 
protruding belly and a 
slightly recessed base.  
The sides of the mouth rim 
are carved with a row of 
key-fret work.  The neck 
and the belly are carved 
with flowers of the four 
seasons.  The vase's under-
side bears a six-character 
Yung-lo reign mark inscribed 
with a needle.