Yuan Longquan Kiln Pink‑Celadon Carved Lotus‑Petal Large Bowl,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 20.2cm(7.95in),height 9.7cm(3.82in),14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The bowl bears natural ancient glaze crackles without post‑manufacturing cracks,chips or modern restoration.Both interior and exterior pink‑celadon glaze remain intact.Natural light tan age marks appear on the exposed rim.The foot base shows authentic aged rust‑red firing clay.The carved lotus‑petal patterns on outer wall stay well‑defined,only faint aged stain spots scatter across glaze as normal wear for ancient porcelain.This piece originates from a private Yuan‑dynasty celadon collection in Las Vegas,Nevada,USA.The collector acquired the bowl from a Hong Kong antique gallery in 2007 and kept it in constant‑temperature moisture‑proof storage.Large‑size Longquan lotus‑petal bowls of Yuan period are not abundant on worldwide antique market.Description:This is a substantial classic lotus‑petal bowl produced by Longquan kiln in Yuan dynasty.It features open mouth,deep curved wall tapering down to short low foot ring.The exterior surface is fully carved with layered upward‑facing lotus petals.Each petal is full and stretching with crisp continuous lines.Lotus is an auspicious Buddhist motif symbolizing purity and nobility in ancient China.Thick velvety pink‑celadon glaze uniformly covers inner and outer walls.The glaze delivers soft elegant green tone with glossy texture.Natural age‑related crackles spread over glaze surface with faint soil infiltration inside cracks for authentic antique appearance.The rim has thinly glazed exposed clay showing pale beige hue.The unglazed foot ring displays brick‑red firing rust supported by thick solid body clay,typical for major Longquan kiln site wares.With generous large capacity,this bowl was used for feasting and display in ancient times.It combines vivid carved lotus decoration and mellow celadon glaze,fully demonstrating highly mature porcelain‑making techniques of Yuan Longquan kiln.It ranks as a representative heavy‑duty vessel for daily use and display.Well‑preserved large‑size lotus‑petal bowls like this one do not circulate frequently within overseas antique trade.

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