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Introducing this exquisite Ming Dynasty Yongle Period Meiping Vase! This striking blue and white porcelain piece showcases impressive floral motifs, catching the eye with its artful restraint and elegance. Encompassing the grace of Ming porcelain, it displays a style rich in imperial history. The cobalt underglaze flowers set against the smooth white backdrop form a hallmark of the Yongle reign. Condition-wise, the vase remains in excellent shape, devoid of any cracks or repairs, which is remarkably rare. With a high authenticity score, likely backed by notable provenance, this piece could fetch between $6 million and $10 million if verified at auction. For the discerning collector, such genuine artifacts are the crown jewels of a collection, echoing the grandeur of the Ming period — a lovely window to a fascinating past.
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Item Report
Ming Dynasty Yongle Period Blue and White Meiping Vase
明代永乐时期青花梅瓶
By: Unknown
Style: Ming Dynasty
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain with cobalt under colorless glaze
Age: Circa 1403-1424
Condition: Excellent (no visible damage)
Value: If authentic, $6,000,000-$10,000,000; as a reproduction, $1,000-$2,000.
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible
Date: 2026-04-02 18:49:19.921382
Description:
A porcelain meiping vase decorated with blue underglaze floral motifs. 一个装饰有蓝色釉下花卉图案的瓷器梅瓶。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This piece is likely authentic, given its style and provenance detail. 鉴于其风格和出处细节,这件作品很可能是真品。
Individual Images:
- whole meiping vase
- detail of floral motifs
- museum label
- detail of neck
Provenance:
Purchased by the Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Condition:
Excellent (no visible damage)
Identification Score: 95%
Identified confidently as a Ming Dynasty artifact based on style and inscription. 根据风格和铭文,自信地识别为明代文物。
Authenticity Score: 90%
High authenticity due to known provenance and typical Ming characteristics. 由于已知出处和典型的明代特征,具有很高的真实性。
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, Meiping, Porcelain, Blue and White, China 明代, 永乐时期, 梅瓶, 瓷器, 青花, 中国
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