Dimensions: Height 28 cm Wide 20 cm Depth 20 cm

Weight 1750 grams

The elegantly potted meiping is of classic ovoid form, rising from a gently spreading foot to broad shoulders and a short cylindrical neck with everted rim. The exterior is covered in a rich, warm yellow glaze, finely incised with a sinuous five-clawed dragon striding amidst scrolling clouds, its scaled body rendered with restrained precision and subtle movement. The incised decoration is delicately executed, appearing softly beneath the glossy glaze and creating a refined tonal contrast characteristic of high-quality monochrome wares.

The meiping form, traditionally associated with wine storage and later admired as a display shape, is here enhanced by the imperial yellow ground and the powerful dragon motif, long a symbol of authority, auspicious power, and cosmic order. The harmonious proportions and understated decoration exemplify the aesthetic preference for elegance and balance in Chinese ceramic design.

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