Ming‑Xuande Underglaze‑Blue Bowl‑Shaped Cup with Composite Floral Scrolls,15th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 9.8cm(3.86in),overall height 3.3cm(1.30in),15th Century CECondition & Provenance:The cup is fully intact without cracks,chips or modern restoration.The porcelain body is fine white‑toned.Underglaze‑blue pigment presents rich saturated tone with fluent multi‑layered painting.Inner composite floral medallion,interior scrolling lotus band and outer‑wall foliate scrolls are finely executed.The base bears standard six‑character “Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi” reign mark within double blue circles,calligraphy is authentic and well‑formed.Foot rim shows natural pale yellowish‑brown firing discoloration.Subtle age‑related glaze crackle is present,genuine antique patina rather than post‑damage.This piece comes from a private Ming‑Qing imperial‑porcelain collection in New‑York City,New York,USA.The collector acquired it from an important Hong Kong antique gallery in the 1990s and stored it under museum‑like climate‑controlled dark conditions as a fine Xuande imperial miniature vessel.Description:This small foot‑recessed cup is a classic imperial‑ware product of Xuande reign,Ming dynasty.It features shallow curved wall and recessed flat base with elegant compact silhouette.The inner base is decorated with central composite treasure‑flower medallion,surrounded by scrolling floral band.A stylized lotus‑scroll frieze runs along inner rim,while exterior is fully covered by repeating foliate scroll ornament.Design is dense yet well‑organized.The cobalt is characteristic “Suma‑li‑qing” imported ore,delivering deep vivid blue tone with natural iron rust speckles,iconic for Xuande blue‑and‑white porcelains.The base carries formal imperial reign mark in bold regular script within double rings.Small Xuande imperial teacups and recessed‑base bowls are relatively rare survivals.They served as court daily‑use and scholar‑studio objects.The decorative scheme inherits early‑Ming and Islamic aesthetic traditions with abundant balanced composition and meticulous brushwork.This well‑preserved example boasts balanced shape,authentic cobalt tone,complete ornamental scheme and credible reign mark.All inherited patina and age traces remain untouched.It powerfully demonstrates supreme craftsmanship of Xuande imperial kilns and counts as a highly collectible museum‑grade Ming imperial porcelain treasure.

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