{"product_id":"qianlong-blue-and-white-five-dragon-and-waves-meiping","title":"Qianlong Blue-and-White Five-Dragon and Waves Meiping","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, a Qianlong-period blue-and-white \u003cem\u003emeiping\u003c\/em\u003e (plum vase) ssold for approximately US$15.7 million at the time (RMB 97.75 million including buyer’s premium) at the Beijing Yingshi Autumn Auction. This Archive Edition follows the proportions and decorative arrangement of the vase sold at that auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface decoration features five distinct dragons moving through dense \u003cem\u003eruyi\u003c\/em\u003e clouds and turbulent waves. Among them is the winged dragon (\u003cem\u003eYinglong\u003c\/em\u003e), captured rising above crashing ocean swells. The painters utilized varied brushwork to depict each dragon in a unique posture—shown frontally, in profile, turning back, emerging from the waves, and in winged form. Their changing postures carry the eye around the broad shoulders and tapering body of the vase. Traditional plantain leaf borders frame the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is executed using the classic underglaze blue (\u003cem\u003eQinghua\u003c\/em\u003e) technique. Cobalt pigment is applied directly onto the unfired Jingdezhen porcelain body, sealed under a transparent glaze, and fired at high temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Jingdezhen Kaolin Clay (High-white porcelain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt beneath a transparent high-fired glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotifs: Five dragons (including Yinglong), \u003cem\u003eruyi\u003c\/em\u003e clouds, ocean waves, and plantain leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: Reproduced six-character Qianlong imperial seal mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H: 34.2 cm \/ 13.4 inch, Belly: 23.6 cm \/ 9.2 inch, Base: 13.2 cm \/ 5.1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage Note: Based on the Qianlong-period blue-and-white \u003cem\u003emeiping\u003c\/em\u003e auctioned in 2012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Fine porcelain collectible. Dust gently with a soft microfiber cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azure Blanc","offers":[{"title":"34.2 cm \/ 13.4 inch","offer_id":52348777890103,"sku":null,"price":1298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2663\/5063\/files\/qianlong-blue-white-five-dragon-meiping-front.webp?v=1780621518","url":"https:\/\/www.azureblanc.com\/products\/qianlong-blue-and-white-five-dragon-and-waves-meiping","provider":"Azure Blanc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}