This blue and white prunus vase with interlocking lotus pattern has a regular shape with small mouth, short neck, full shoulders, and tapered belly, creating an elegant form. The entire body is covered with interlocking lotus patterns, featuring complex yet orderly decoration with smooth, natural lines. The blue coloration is vibrant with characteristic iron rust spots, typical of Sumali blue cobalt pigment.
The glaze surface is jade-like and lustrous, with pure white, fine clay body that produces a clear ringing sound when tapped. The base bears a four-character seal script mark “Yongle Nian Zhi” (Made in the Yongle Period) in two lines, with regular and clear inscription. This vase is well-preserved with only minor signs of use, representing a masterpiece of Yongle period blue and white porcelain.
The interlocking lotus pattern, also known as “Wan Shou Teng” (Longevity Vine), symbolizes continuous auspiciousness and is a common decorative motif in Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain. The pattern arrangement on this vase shows balanced density and spacing with exquisite painting, demonstrating the advanced craftsmanship and artistic achievement of Ming Dynasty official kiln porcelain.