The present vase is unusually small, as most vases of this design are considerably taller. The decoration on the larger vases are also sprig moulded and applied onto the body under the glaze, whereas the design on the present lot has been moulded on the vase, giving it a softer and more subtle appearance. However, like the other vases, the recessed base is formed by the Yuan technique of inserting an inverted dish through the base cavity so as to accommodate any movement during the firing process, thereby successfully maintaining the shape of the vase.