Blue and White 'Figures and Narrative Scenes' Globular Vase, Made during the Tianshun Reign of the G

This is a blue-and-white tianqiuping vase bearing the mark “Da Ming Tianshun Nian Zhi,” decorated with panoramic scenes of court ladies and figures. Narrative scenes cover the body, arranged with clear spacing and finely rendered figures. The cobalt blue is deep in tone, and the glaze is lustrous. The form is dignified and robust. Height 53 cm, Width 32 cm