
Miniature vase with underglazed cobalt blue decoration. This vase is of a cylindrical form with broad shoulder tapered to the foot with deep recessed base, long neck and flared mouth. The exterior has transfer-printing of cobalt blue pigment under clear glaze; foot rim unglazed. Decorated with seven figures in a bamboo grove on the main body, a band of square spiral above foot, floral collar on shoulder and scroll-work on neck.