Ming Dynasty Yongle Period Blue and White Lotus Scroll Garlic-Head Bottle

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Dimensions: 15th Century (Yongle Period, 1403–1424); H. 30 cm (11.81 in.)Condition & Provenance: Finely potted with a refined white porcelain body and covered with a lustrous glaze. The cobalt-blue decoration displays the rich and deep tones characteristic of Yongle blue and white porcelain. The vessel remains intact, with clearly preserved decorative motifs throughout the neck and body. Minor kiln characteristics and age-related surface traces are consistent with an antique imperial porcelain. Private Collection, New York, USA.Description: This blue and white garlic-head bottle was produced during the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty at the Jingdezhen imperial kilns. The elegant vessel features a distinctive garlic-shaped mouth, slender neck, rounded body, and gracefully proportioned silhouette. The surface is decorated with scrolling lotus motifs complemented by floral and ornamental borders, creating a refined and harmonious composition.Yongle blue and white porcelain represents one of the most celebrated achievements of Ming imperial ceramics. Known for its fine porcelain body, luminous glaze, and deep cobalt-blue tones derived from imported cobalt pigment, Yongle wares are highly admired for their technical excellence and artistic refinement.With its elegant form, sophisticated floral decoration, and characteristic Yongle blue coloration, this garlic-head bottle exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of early Ming imperial porcelain. It possesses significant historical, artistic, and collector value.

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