Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a ceramic meiping (plum vase) featuring a carved dragon amidst clouds under a pale, bluish-white glaze known as qingbai. It emulates the classic, highly revered porcelain wares of the Song Dynasty, showcasing a traditional high-shouldered silhouette and incised decorative bands.
Story
Song dynasty potters in Jingdezhen revolutionized ceramics by creating a glaze that mimicked the coveted look of pure jade. This vase carries on that legacy, depicting a powerful imperial dragon chasing a flaming pearl through the clouds.
Maker / Origin
While the original Song dynasty masterpieces were produced by anonymous imperial kiln masters in Jiangxi province, this piece is a later 20th-century homage. Modern workshops in Jingdezhen have spent decades refining techniques to replicate the legendary iron-tinted reduction glazes of their ancestors.
Condition & Value
There is a visible chip or glaze loss on the upper shoulder near the dragon's tail, exposing the buff-colored body underneath. Fine crazing is visible throughout the glaze, which is common for this style but should be monitored. The damage on the shoulder reduces its decorative value by about 30%.
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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.