Blue-and-white Zun Vessel with Hornless Dragon Shaped Ears and Interlocking Lotus Design in Underglazed Red

This vessel is also called a “deer head zun” because its shape resembles an inverted deer head. Its shape is full and dignified. The shoulder and stomach join smoothly and two pierced-carved dragon-shaped ears adorn either side of the vessel. It is decorated with interlocking lotus pattern painted in red and cobalt blue under the transparent glaze layer. This vessel exemplifies high quality Yongzheng-era porcelain.