{"product_id":"ming-style-blue-and-white-qilin-and-waves-meiping-vase","title":"Ming-Style Blue-and-White Qilin and Waves Meiping Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medium-sized porcelain vessel features the classic meiping (plum vase) profile, characterized by a narrow mouth, broad shoulders, and a tapering body. A contemporary Ming-style edition, it draws on the vessel form and decorative traditions of Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is made from Jingdezhen high-white porcelain. Artisans paint the decoration in cobalt directly onto the unfired porcelain body. After the vase is covered with a transparent glaze and fired at temperatures exceeding 1300°C, the cobalt develops a deep, varied blue tone. Darker cobalt outlines define the scales and features of the Qilin, while lighter washes build the clouds and layered waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central motif depicts an auspicious Qilin moving above rolling waves. The composition is framed by flaming clouds and a band of scrolling peonies at the shoulder. The rolling waves create a continuous lower register, while the peony scrolls add the familiar association of prosperity. At 26 centimeters high, its proportion is well-suited for display on a wide console, wooden cabinet, or deep bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eForm: Meiping (Plum vase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Jingdezhen high-white porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: Underglaze blue-and-white (cobalt pigment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMotifs: Qilin, rolling waves, flaming clouds, and scrolling peonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: H: 26.0 cm \/ 10.2 inch, Belly: 17.8 cm \/ 7.0 inch, Base: 10.8 cm \/ 4.2 inch, Mouth: 5.0 cm \/ 2.0 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeritage Note: A contemporary edition referencing the mythological motifs of Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCare: Fine porcelain. Hand wash only with cool or room-temperature water and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azure Blanc","offers":[{"title":"26.0 cm \/ 10.2 inch","offer_id":52431805186359,"sku":null,"price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2663\/5063\/files\/ming-style-blue-and-white-qilin-waves-meiping-front-view.webp?v=1781058742","url":"https:\/\/www.azureblanc.com\/products\/ming-style-blue-and-white-qilin-and-waves-meiping-vase","provider":"Azure Blanc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}