Possible Ming dynasty, inspired by Near Eastern metalwork, the ewer is incised with a central floral scroll flanked by raised lines and moulded bands of petals at the shoulder and above the low splayed foot, the base of the slender neck with a further floral scroll between concentric bands, and the neck moulded with a central horizontal flange incised with stylised flowerheads, dividing pendent tasseled lappets and stiff leaves rising to the curved spout, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze, the base with six-character Hongzhi mark in underglaze blue. Height 12 1/4 in.