A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The bulbous body of the vase is decorated with a five-clawed dragon and a phoenix in flight amongst scrolling vines bearing flower heads. The waisted neck is painted with a band of ruyi heads, rising to a flaring mouth rim.
16 in. (40.5 cm.) high
A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The bulbous body of the vase is decorated with a five-clawed dragon and a phoenix in flight amongst scrolling vines bearing flower heads. The waisted neck is painted with a band of ruyi heads, rising to a flaring mouth rim.
16 in. (40.5 cm.) high
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