A VERY LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING

A VERY LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING

WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AROUND THE SHOULDER AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)

The central section is decorated with scholars and attendants beneath a tall pine tree in a garden. The shoulder is decorated with pendent shaped panels enclosing flower blossoms on leafy stems between auspicious emblems.

25 ¼ in. (64.6 cm.) high