Measurements: 16.25in H x 14.25in W x 11.5in D Chinese Ming Dynasty Wanli Wucai crane motif porcelain stool. The porcelain potted in thick cylindrical shaped body, slightly swelled on the central body, flattened to the surface panel and foot base rim, emerge two Chinese myth beast handles flanked on the main belly. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in clean white underglaze base color which contrast against the Wucai design color. Wucai or five-color shades and tones, brightly painted in Wucai design, Opaque colors around the exterior, between the filling motif decorated in colorful painting. The main belly adorned with standing crane beside the cactus sturdy tree, peony flowers blooms, and the meadow. The lower body decorated with flaming vapor above thrashing wavy Lishui water. The neck and the top decorated with big scrolling ruyi and auspicious ornament. The Lines of the drawings are clear, the light and dark shades are subtle. The colors are harmonious, elegant and exquisite, the composition is sophisticated, simply a feast for the eye. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. Mark on shoulder, a six underglaze blue script characters reign mark, Made In The Years of Wanli Reign Period of The Great Ming Dynasty.Height:16.25 inWidth: 14.25 inDepth: 11.5 in