Yuan Longquan Kiln Pink Celadon Double Beast Ears Arris Gu Vase,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Overall height 22.7cm(8.94in),mouth diameter 13.8cm(5.43in),14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The whole vessel is completely intact with no cracks,chips or modern repairs.The interior and exterior pink celadon glaze stays in excellent condition without large glaze peeling.Natural aged rust-red firing marks show on the exposed clay of rim and foot ring.The carved beast heads and vertical raised ribs are fully defined without wear or damage.This piece was collected by a private Yuan celadon collector based in Miami,Florida,USA.The collector purchased it from a Hong Kong antique shop in 2006 and preserved it in temperature-controlled dark storage for years.Undamaged handed-down Longquan gu vases with beast ears and raised ribs are pretty rare on the global antique market.Description:This decorative porcelain piece imitates ancient bronze gu ritual vessels from Longquan kiln of Yuan dynasty.It adopts a three-section structure:wide flared mouth at the top,slender tapered neck,bulging central belly paired with symmetrical embossed auspicious beast heads,four vertical raised ribs dividing the belly surface,and flared foot ring at the bottom with neat and solemn lines.Thick,uniform pink celadon glaze covers the entire surface,showing soft muted luster and elegant pale green tone,representing top-tier glaze quality of classic Longquan wares.The rim and foot ring are chipped to expose raw clay with natural brick-red firing rust,signifying dense heavy clay typical of major Longquan kiln sites.The design revives Shang and Zhou bronze ritual gu shapes combined with porcelain emboss carving craft,blending solemn ritual vessel vibe with gentle minimalist celadon beauty.These vases were widely used for hall display and flower arrangement in ancient elegant studies.Beast head motifs symbolize warding off evil and attracting good fortune.With balanced proportions and delicate carving details,undamaged and well-glazed,this vessel stands as a top-tier antique imitative porcelain from Yuan Longquan kilns,holding both display value and academic research significance.Similar intact specimens rarely circulate in overseas antique trade.

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