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Vase with high-shouldered, baluster body, and tall, slender
neck with flaring mouth and edge of quatrefoil shape ; the

base is terraced and slightly spreading. On the neck are two

crinkled loop handles to which are attached two rings. Porce-
lain with solid white glaze, painted in underglaze blue with

belts of ornament. On the body, a broad band of lotus scrolls,

stiff plantain leaves, foliage scroll, and formal patterns. Ju-i

head pattern on the shoulder. On the neck, a fungus scroll,

a foliage scroll, stiff floral ornaments, key-fret, and a cartouche

inscribed Cheng Te nien chih, made in the Cheng Te period
(1506-21). The base is flat and unglazed and discloses a

fine-grained biscuit which has slightly browned.
H. 179".
In the possession of Mr. H. J. Oppenheim.