Dimensions: 5-7/8" H x 6-1/4" Diam.

Stunning, Chinese Ming Dynasty Chenghua Reign Period, Blue and White dragon Chi Stem Cup. Delicately potted with slightly rounded sides rising from footed base toward flat opening, of a simply deep and wide vessel, straight opening, curved side, raised on tall foot base rim. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in clean white underglaze base color which contrast against the cobalt blue fine color. The main body decorated with huge vigorous Chinese myth beast Dragon among big scrolling ruyi clouds, interlocking tendrils and flowers blooms, enclosed with double fine blue rings lines. Scrolling cumulus clouds adorned on the tall foot base and repeating key fret, enclosed with double fine blue rings lines on the foot base rim. The Inner medallion adorned with same decoration on the main body, enclosed with double fine blue rings lines on the center medallion and the inner mouth rim. Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fecundity. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese porcelain wares, with finest material, the whiteness, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. This piece displays a subtle sheen as the light ricochets across the finely exterior, glazed smooth, brilliant with a moist appearance, the finishing meticulous.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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