A coral-red ground gilt-painted plum vase with pine and crane design, bearing the Hongxian mark. The vase features a coral-red glaze as its base, with gilt decoration. The shape is a classic plum vase. The base bears the mark "Made in the Hongxian period," indicating it was made in Jingdezhen in the early Republic of China period, imitating the style of Qing dynasty court porcelain. These types of pieces combine retro craftsmanship with characteristics of their time, making them an important category for collecting and studying Republic-era porcelain, reflecting the contemporary admiration for the Qing dynasty court's porcelain style.