Blue-and-white pottery vessel with handle, Ming dynasty

A globular-shaped vessel without a foot, with a sinuous dragon-shaped handle connecting the body to the mouth. The neck is tubular in shape and decorated with a wave-like line between two projecting borders. The main body is decorated with a scrolling lotus pattern, which covers most of the piece. All the designs are made in underglaze blue enamel. 

Size: 15 x 16 x 13.50 cm.

Provenance: European private collection.