Dehua-kiln, white-glaze, molded ritual wine vessel with plum and bamboo motifs

This wine vessel is designed in the shape of Shang and Zhou bronze vessels, with a large flared mouth and base, long neck, and straight body. Its neck is decorated with plum and bamboo motifs, which were popular among the literati. Compared to simple bronze wine vessels, it exudes an elegant and graceful charm of its own.