Measurements: Width: 19cm, Height: 33cm Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Blue and White Porcelain Large Pot. Potted in pot shape, globular body with curve spout flanked on the neck outward at the short mouth rim, a looped handles giving a balance on the opposite sides, flanked on the upper neck to shoulder, raised with ring foot base. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in blue and white color, depicted of lotus flowers blooms interspersed foliage and scrolling interlocking tendril. Lotus is one of the most significant flowers in the Chinese culture. It symbolizes the holy seat of Buddha. Because the flower rises from the mud and blooms in exquisite beauty it symbolizes perfection and purity of both the heart and mind.The underside unglazed, revealed the pale - creme ground revealed and dark greyish brown spotted firing marks and edge - cut foot rim. Made in The Years Xuande Reign Period of The Great Ming Dynasty.