Ming Dynasty Jianwen Period Blue and White and Copper-Red Cloud and Dragon Imperial Bowl

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Dimensions: Late 14th–Early 15th Century (Jianwen Period, 1399–1402); Diameter 8.6 cm × H. 4.8 cm (3.39 × 1.89 in.)Condition & Provenance: Finely potted with a refined white porcelain body and covered with a lustrous glaze. The blue-and-white and copper-red decoration remains well preserved, featuring a dynamic cloud-and-dragon motif on the interior. The form is intact with balanced proportions, and the underside bears a clear “Jianwen Nianzhi” reign mark. Overall in good preserved condition. Private Collection, New York, USA.Description: This imperial bowl is attributed to the Jianwen period of the Ming Dynasty and is decorated using the technically demanding combination of underglaze blue and copper-red pigments. The elegant vessel features a gently flared rim, rounded body, and neatly finished foot. The interior is decorated with a powerful dragon moving through scrolling clouds, with copper-red accents creating a sophisticated contrast with the blue decoration.The Jianwen reign lasted only four years, making surviving imperial porcelains from this period exceptionally rare. Ceramics bearing the “Jianwen Nianzhi” mark are of particular importance for the study of early Ming imperial kiln production. This period represents a transitional stage between the robust style of the Hongwu era and the refined elegance of the Yongle period.With its rare reign mark, refined decoration, and exceptional historical significance, this Jianwen imperial bowl represents an important example of early Ming court porcelain

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