Yuan‑Period Blue‑and‑White Gourd‑Shaped Ewer With Mandarin‑Duck Pond and Auspicious‑Beast Motifs

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Dimensions: 19 cm (7.48 inches) wide, 24 cm (9.45 inches) high, 13th-14th century. Condition and Provenance: This pot is in excellent condition and comes with its original lid. The body is free of cracks. The spout and handle are firmly connected, with a slight chip at the end of the handle. The glaze is well-preserved, and the cobalt blue pigment is rich and vibrant. The unglazed sandy base retains kiln residue and signs of age. No modern restorations or repainting. Acquired in 2007 by a private collector in Hong Kong; the original purchase receipt and high-resolution archival photographs are in excellent condition. Description: This Yuan dynasty blue-and-white gourd-shaped wine pot, decorated with mandarin ducks and auspicious animal motifs, is an important wine vessel among Yuan dynasty blue-and-white porcelains. The pot is double-gourd shaped, with a long, curved spout, a dragon-shaped handle, and its original spherical lid. The upper gourd-shaped body is painted with auspicious mythical beasts amidst turbulent waves, while the lower part depicts mandarin ducks playing among lotus flowers. The composition is dense and vivid, with fluid brushstrokes. The entire piece is covered in a bluish-white glaze, with cobalt blue pigment presenting a deep, rich blue-black tone, and bearing the characteristic iron-rust spots of Yuan dynasty bluish-white porcelain. The coarse sandy base highlights the solid porcelain body, reflecting the typical characteristics of Yuan dynasty Jingdezhen porcelain making. The gourd shape symbolizes good fortune, and the mandarin duck and lotus patterns represent harmony, making it an excellent choice for banquets. A well-preserved Yuan dynasty bluish-white porcelain pot with its original lid is extremely rare. The pot's shape, painting style, and use of cobalt blue fully embody the characteristics of the Yuan dynasty, making it a valuable artifact for studying the Jingdezhen bluish-white porcelain making process and the aesthetic tastes of that time.

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