Vividly enamelled in dark blue, green, yellow, red and white with grapevines amidst leafy tendrils, between a band of scrolling lotus and upright plantain leaves, all reserved on a turquoise ground.
Note: The subject matter of grapes growing in large clusters on vines was popular during the Ming dynasty, representing the wish for ceaseless generations of sons and grandsons. The auspicious blessing is further reinforced by the lotus motif which can be a pun for 'in succession' (lian).
Cloisonné enamel vessels decorated with grapevines from the Ming dynasty are still to be found in the Qing Court Collection, see The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Metal-bodied Enamel Ware, Hong Kong, 2008, nos.9 (a related meiping), and 13-15 (incense burners).
Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, Hong Kong, Admiralty