Yong‑le Blue‑and‑White Large Dish with Reserve‑Incised Dragon on Wave Ground

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Dimensions: Dia. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in), Early‑15th Century, Ming Yong‑le reign Condition & Provenance: Condition: Fully intact, no cracks or restoration. Folded‑rim wide opening, shallow curved wall, unglazed sandy base. Dynamic waves rendered in rich cobalt‑blue, while the dragon is reserved in white with fine incised scales and claws, delivering striking visual contrast. Inner rim decorated with scrolling flowers; exterior encircled by multiple dragons amid clouds. Characteristic “Sumali‑qing” pigment shows natural iron‑rust specks. The sandy base bears genuine age‑related wear. Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Acquired 1947, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026.Description: Superb imperial Yong‑le porcelain masterpiece. Sophisticated combined technique of blue‑ground reserve and incised decoration posed immense firing challenges. Sea‑dragon motif symbolizes supreme imperial authority. Comparable examples are mostly held in major museums; complete surviving pieces in private hands are exceedingly rare, bearing outstanding historical and collecting importance.

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