Mingxuan De Blue and White Flower Pear shaped Pot

Mingxuan De Blue and White Flower Pear shaped Pot

The blue and white porcelain produced by Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Factory during the reign of Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435 AD, the reign name of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Zhanji) holds a significant position in the development history of Chinese ceramics. It is famous for its ancient and elegant design, crystal clear glaze color, and colorful patterns. Compared with other blue and white porcelain from various dynasties, its firing technology has reached the highest peak, becoming one of the famous porcelain products in China. Its achievements are praised as "unprecedented in the first generation". The pear shaped teapot has an umbrella shaped lid with a precious pearl button on the top, a short neck, and a drooping round belly below. It has short circular legs, curved flow, and a crank, and is shaped like a pear, hence its name.