Ming vase

noun3

1. •
   A ceramic pottery vase from the Ming period.
2. •
   (figurative) Something both valuable and fragile.
3. •
   [before a noun] A political strategy emphasising caution and the avoidance of controversies.

   • During the campaign, fear of losing the election led the party to adopt a “Ming vase” strategy of avoiding controversy and closing down possible lines of attack. — 2024