MING XUANDE BLUE AND WHITE SEA WATER DRAGON...

Updated August 16, 2026

PATTERN PLUM VASE. <br>H:22.5cm W:14.2cm This is an imperial blue-and-white plum vase of Ming Dynasty, with tiny mouth, short neck, broad shoulder, tapering belly and shallow ring foot; a carved metal lid was later fitted to the mouth. Covered with glossy white glaze, the whole body is fully painted with cobalt blue sea waves and a fierce dragon winding through the surging water. The dragon??s scales and claws are rendered with powerful sharp lines, the cobalt pigment presents rich vivid blue with distinct iron rust spots. Dragon symbolizes supreme imperial power, while endless waves stand for everlasting realm. Plum vases were royal high-grade vessels for wine storage and hall display<br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact authorship, origin, attribution, o

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