Yuan‑Ming Dynasty, Blue and White Dragon‑Patterned Duomu Ewer

拍品描述

Dimensions：H.22cm Condition & Provenance：Main body intact, old hairline crack on handle. Usual wear and earth patina on rim and base, cobalt decoration well preserved. Formerly private collection of Robert Henderson, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Acquired in Asia during 1950s, passed down within family. Never offered at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A porcelain Duomu ewer with ethnic‑style form. Cylindrical body fitted with slender spout on one side and scrolling‑form handle on the other, surmounted by high cloud‑scalloped monk‑cap mouth, possessing primitive and powerful silhouette. The main decoration is a vigorous striding dragon amid floating clouds, with meticulously rendered scales and flying whiskers. The upper mouth section is adorned with interlocking lotus scrolls, the upper body band with lotus‑petal border, middle frieze of scrolling vines, while lower section consists of divided panels enclosing precious floral motifs, well‑organised multi‑layer composition. Underglaze blue presents deep saturated tone with bold brushwork, stylistically characteristic of Yuan‑Ming transition period. Unglazed base shows coarse body clay coated with accumulated ancient soil. This important antique piece served both ritual and daily practical purposes.

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