Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Boat‑Form Sculpture,13th‑14th Century

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Dimensions: Length 15 cm (5.91 inches), Height 8 cm (3.15 inches). Condition and Provenance: This piece is generally in good condition. There is a minor old dent at the bow spout. The hull, cabin structure, and figure decorations are undamaged and intact. The original cobalt blue pigment has a deep, aged patina, and the glaze shows the soft marks of time. The base reveals the characteristic rough, pale yellow, unglazed foot rim of Yuan dynasty porcelain. There are no signs of modern or repainting of missing parts. This piece comes from a private collection in Dallas, Texas, USA. The collector acquired it in Hong Kong in the mid-20th century and it has been passed down through his family ever since. Description: This blue-and-white porcelain boat sculpture is an extremely rare molded ceramic work from the Yuan dynasty. Its shape imitates a traditional Chinese inland river passenger boat. The hull features several pavilions with latticed railings, arched doorways, and small boatwoman figurines, presenting a rich, three-dimensional structure with meticulous attention to detail. The hull of the ship is entirely painted with a cobalt blue mandarin duck and lotus pond motif, depicting swimming mandarin ducks, blooming lotus flowers, and winding branches and leaves. The cobalt blue pigment displays varying shades and features the rust spots characteristic of Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain. Its flat bottom is an unglazed sandy base, and the rough yellow earthenware body faithfully reflects the characteristics of Yuan dynasty ceramics production. This exquisite piece skillfully blends ceramic sculpture and blue and white painted art. Complete Yuan dynasty porcelain figure sculptures are uncommon, and ship-shaped works are extremely rare. It vividly reflects the water transport culture of southern China during the Yuan dynasty. It is ideal for display in a scholar's studio and serves as a valuable material reference for studying Yuan dynasty shipbuilding, painting, and porcelain-making techniques, possessing high collection and academic value.

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