Craft & Material: Cizhou Kiln white-ground black-flower (white glaze as base, black paint for flower patterns, bold brushwork), body made of beige coarse clay from northern kilns;
Shape Feature: Long neck and hanging belly shape, simple and vivid patterns, a classic piece of "white-ground black-flower" decoration of Ming Cizhou Kiln.
1. Rarity: Limited surviving intact Ming Cizhou Kiln white-ground black-flower vases, especially those with vivid flower patterns;
2. Cultural Origin: Cizhou Kiln white-ground black-flower is a symbolic decoration of northern folk kilns, reflecting the "simple aesthetic" style of Ming folk;
3. Market Value: Similar collections are priced at 60,000-150,000 RMB, a popular category in northern folk kiln colored porcelain collection.
