Double gourd-shaped vase with short mouth, splayed foot and recessed base. The body is made of fine white porcelain, covered with a glossy, transparent, pale celadon glaze. The base and interior are covered with clear glaze, the foot rim is unglazed. The exterior body is incised with double-gourd and foliate designs, with a band of overlapping petals above the foot. There is an old repair on one side of the upper section.
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