Inspired by early bronze forms, of pear-shaped, with two series of projecting flanges around the neck and the waist, the top pierced with five apertures; decorated in a rich sapphire blue with a series of fret, lappet, and stylized ruyi-head borders; stylized flowers, scrolls, and auspicious symbols to the body, neck and mouth.
Note:
For a closely related vase dated to the Jiajing period, see the example in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, #C.100-1928.