Yuan Dynasty,Blue‑and‑White Porcelain Inkstone With Scroll Grass And Peach‑Shaped Ink Reservoir

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Dimensions：Diameter 18.5cm (7.28 Inches),14th Century Condition & Provenance：This porcelain inkstone has no cracks or major breaks.Outer blue‑and‑white decoration stays crisp and complete.The working sandy surface and inner peach‑shape reservoir bear authentic wear from ancient ink‑grinding usage.Minor old rim nicks exist along foot ring.Heavy multi‑layer soil patina and age stains cover exposed unglazed base,original wheel‑making marks remain clearly visible.Private collection from Los Angeles,California,USA. Description：This is a fine 14th‑century Yuan dynasty blue‑and‑white porcelain inkstone,an important antique scholar’s studio object.It adopts low flat round disc‑shaped form with solid stout profile.The top working surface is unglazed sandy porcelain,showing real abrasion marks left by centuries‑long ink grinding.One section of the top is molded into connected three‑peach‑shaped ink reservoir outlined with blue‑and‑white linework,the inner reservoir is covered by glossy white glaze for holding liquid ink.This smart design balances practical writing function and decorative aesthetics.The outer wall features two bands of neatly arranged cobalt dot patterns at top and bottom.The central main decorative zone is fully painted with continuous scrolling lingzhi‑grass motifs.Swirling winding stems and full lingzhi blossoms are rendered in free‑flowing bold brushwork,showing typical Yuan‑period painting aesthetic.The cobalt pigment delivers deep dark‑blue tone with natural iron rust speckles,a classic feature of Yuan imported cobalt material.The body glaze carries soft bluish‑white hue with thick substantial glaze layer and muted antique luster.Base is fully glazed in white while foot ring is left unglazed.Raw foot rim displays minor age‑related wear,thick accumulated soil patina and clear wheel‑cut production traces.Porcelain inkstones from Yuan era are fairly scarce.Examples decorated with blue‑and‑white painting plus organic peach‑form ink reservoir are even harder to come by.This piece preserves genuine scholar usage traces,combines practical stationery function and Yuan porcelain decorative craft.It is a rare studio artifact holding great historical interest and solid collectible value.

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