divided by insects in flight above rockwork, with precious objects and jewels set amidst garlands of beads to the shoulder, the foot encircled by a band of broad lappets, 28.9cm. Cf. J Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in The British Museum, p.411, no.13:5 for a fahua meiping with similar raised chains to the shoulder; see also the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, museum no.690-1893 for a comparable vase also with floral sprays contained between lappets and beaded strings.
十六世紀 ?法華釉花卉梅瓶