Sturdily potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot, the exterior painted in rich and strong cobalt blue with eight large herbaceous peony blooms borne on a meandering leafy scroll, between a double-line border and a band of upright lappets, the foot rim encircled by an undulating floral scroll, inscribed with a horizontal six-character reign mark below the rim. Wood stand. 11" diameter.