Da Ming Chenghua Period Blue and White Cloud and Floral Design Compartment Covered Box (15th Century, Ming Dynasty, China)
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Dimensions: Height 6 cm, Diameter 10 cm; Approx. 2.4 in high, 3.9 in diameter; Approx. 0.20 ft high, 0.33 ft diameter (15th Century)Material: Porcelain with Underglaze Blue DecorationCondition & Provenance: Good overall condition with a finely aged glaze surface, balanced cobalt tones, and minor age-related wear consistent with its period. Provenance: From a private collection in California, USA.Description: This Da Ming Chenghua period blue and white covered box presents an elegant and refined circular form with a fitted lid and a carefully designed compartment interior. The finely crafted porcelain body is covered with a smooth white glaze and decorated with graceful cloud motifs and floral patterns in underglaze cobalt blue. The restrained composition, delicate brushwork, and soft blue tones reflect the sophisticated aesthetic of Chenghua imperial porcelain. The compartmented interior highlights the combination of practical function and refined taste valued in Ming court life. Chenghua porcelains are especially admired by collectors for their delicate craftsmanship, luminous glaze, and elegant decoration, making this covered box a fine example of early Ming imperial ceramic artistry.
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