Yuan Dynasty Hutian Kiln Shadow Celadon Carved Interlocking Floral Scalloped Vase,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Overall height 34.5cm(13.58in),14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The entire vase is fully intact without cracks,chips or restorations,all lobed rim tips remain complete without chipping.The original shadow celadon glaze survives all over the body,only faint natural aged yellowish earth stains spread along the rim and foot edge where pale beige clay is exposed,authentic vintage marks for ancient porcelain.The carved banana leaf patterns on the neck and interlocking floral motifs on the belly retain sharp,deep lines without heavy wear.The unglazed flat base bears naturally accumulated kiln rust and kiln ash consistent with Yuan-era firing.This large celadon piece was collected by a private Yuan shadow porcelain collector based in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,USA.The collector purchased the vase from a Hong Kong antique marketplace in 2003 and stored it long-term in temperature-controlled dark storage.Large intact carved scalloped vases from Hutian kiln of Yuan period are extremely scarce globally.Description:This large decorative vase is a masterwork from Hutian kiln in Jingdezhen during Yuan dynasty.It features a six-lobed lotus leaf scalloped rim with slightly upturned petal tips for an elegant lively silhouette.The slender tapering neck is decorated with symmetrical carved banana leaf patterns in neat segmented layout.The full rounded belly is entirely covered with carved interlocking peony and star chrysanthemum blossoms,with freely winding foliage.The carver controlled cutting depth skillfully to create distinct layered relief and clean blank spaces,showcasing superb craftsmanship of Yuan potters.The vase tapers down to a flared foot ring with smooth continuous silhouette and well-balanced proportions from top to bottom.A translucent pale shadow celadon glaze coats the whole vessel with even soft light cyan hue and silky fine glaze surface.The rim and foot ring are trimmed to expose raw clay with natural pale orange kiln red.The base stays unglazed with firm off-white clay covered in authentic kiln ash and ancient buried stains,a signature base characteristic of large Hutian kiln wares from Yuan dynasty.These scalloped vases were widely used for hall display and flower arrangement in Yuan times.Interlocking floral patterns symbolize lasting wealth and prosperity.With imposing well-proportioned shape,elegant uncluttered dense carvings and soft clear celadon glaze,this artifact stands as a top-tier representative work of Yuan shadow porcelain.It carries tremendous display aesthetic value,ceramic craft research value and overseas collectible value.Intact carved scalloped vases of this size rarely appear in overseas antique trade.

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