Yuan Dynasty Longquan Kiln Celadon Bowl with Interior Floral & Exterior Lotus Petal Carvings,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth Diameter 20cm(7.87in),Overall Height 9.7cm(3.82in),14th Century CE，Condition & Provenance:The bowl is fully intact without cracks,chips or restorations.The original celadon glaze covers the whole vessel completely,only faint natural aged tan earth stains show on exposed rim and foot ring as authentic vintage marks.The inner floral carvings,outer upward lotus petal patterns and short linear decorations along the rim retain sharp deep lines with no heavy glaze loss or wear.The unglazed foot base features genuine aged kiln rust and dense solid clay.This artifact was owned by a private overseas celadon collector based in Atlanta,Georgia,USA.The collector bought this bowl from a Hong Kong antique shop in 2005 and preserved it long-term in dark temperature-controlled storage.Large Longquan bowls with double-sided interior and exterior carved decorations from Yuan period are extremely scarce on global antique markets.Description:This substantial decorative and daily-use large bowl is a classic creation from Longquan kiln during Yuan dynasty.It features slightly flared wide mouth,deep curved belly and short compact foot ring,showing well-proportioned full silhouette.The outer rim is decorated with multiple thin concentric lines separated by short vertical carved dash marks.The outer belly is fully carved with soft rounded upward lotus petals connected by smooth flowing lines;lotus motifs stand for purity and auspiciousness in traditional Chinese culture.The interior center is plain blank while the inner wall bears shallow carved twin floral patterns with winding free foliage.The carving technique is casual and expressive,representing the typical unrestrained carving style of Yuan Longquan wares.Thick velvety pea-green celadon glaze uniformly coats both interior and exterior walls with soft subtle luster and fine smooth texture.The foot ring is trimmed to expose raw off-white clay,surrounded by natural brick-red firing rust at the bottom edge,a standard craft feature of major Longquan kiln sites.This bowl integrates dual-sided carved decorations with coordinated inner and outer patterns.It boasts generous large size,authentic uniform glaze tone and fully preserved clear carvings,ranking as a high-grade fine celadon piece of Yuan Longquan kiln.In ancient times,it served as banquet tableware and interior display vessel,combining practical function and ornamental charm.Well-preserved large Longquan bowls with interior and exterior double carvings rarely circulate within European and American antique trade markets,carrying outstanding ceramic craft research and overseas collectible value.

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