Preliminary identification
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Overview
This impressive meiping (plum vase) features an iron-red painted five-clawed dragon surging through cobalt blue underglaze swirling waves. The shoulder bears a six-character 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi' mark, and the ensemble includes a matching hanging scroll depicting the vessel alongside a decorative wooden box.
Story
Ming dynasty Xuande mark porcelains are among the most revered ceramics in Chinese history. While crafted as a fine 20th-century homage, this set echoes the legendary imperial art collections where prized vessels were cataloged in hand-painted scrolls.
Maker / Origin
Jingdezhen has been the porcelain capital of China for over a millennium. During the 20th century, master artisans continued to recreate classic Ming and Qing dynasty imperial designs, mastering complex multi-firing techniques like underglaze blue combined with overglaze iron-red enamel.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good condition with no visible cracks, chips, or major glaze losses. The presentation scroll and wooden box show light age-appropriate surface wear. Excellent presentation overall. Valued as a high-quality decorative study set with presentation scroll and fitted box.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.