Underglaze-red Vase with Interlocking Lotus Designs

The vase has a flared mouth rim, a thin neck, a plump stomach, and a foot ring. Vases of this type were named after a wine called Yuhuchunsince they were frequently used as wine containers during the Song and Yuan dynasties (10th century- 14th century). During the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th century-20th century), they became decorative items. The dark red color of this vase indicates an unsatisfactory atmosphere during firing.