Yuan Dynasty Longquan Kiln Celadon Vase with Applied Interlocking Floral Relief Decoration,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth Diameter 12cm(4.72in),Overall Height 31cm(12.20in),14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The vase remains intact without cracks,chips or modern restoration.The celadon glaze survives largely complete across the whole vessel.Faint natural aged beige‑yellow earth discoloration appears on thinly glazed rim.The applied floral reliefs on neck and belly are full and three‑dimensional;minor exposed clay along pattern edges comes naturally from the applied‑relief manufacturing technique.Vertical ribbing on lower belly stays well‑defined.The foot ring is neatly trimmed with authentic aged clay on unglazed rim.This vase originates from a private East‑Asian antique‑porcelain collection in Cleveland,Ohio,USA.The collector acquired the piece from a Hong Kong antique gallery in 2006 and kept it long‑term in dark temperature‑controlled storage.Large‑size Longquan vases with applied relief decoration from Yuan period are quite scarce worldwide.Description:This tall imposing vessel is a grand display flower vase made by Longquan kiln during Yuan dynasty.It features flared trumpet‑shaped mouth,long neck,expanded mid‑belly and ribbed short foot ring,presenting stately upright silhouette.The neck is decorated with applied branch‑and‑leaf motifs in balanced layout.The rounded belly bears high‑relief molded interlocking scrolling blossoms with curling foliage projecting prominently from surface;floral patterns symbolize enduring wealth and prosperity.The lower belly is segmented by crisp vertical ribs adding structural visual depth.A thick velvety pea‑green celadon glaze coats the entire vase with consistent tone and soft subtle luster.Glaze thins over raised relief edges revealing underlying clay,a typical feature for applied‑relief Longquan wares.The foot ring is neatly trimmed with heavy solid body clay and fully‑glazed base interior.Large applied‑relief Longquan vases of Yuan age served as important hall display and flower‑arranging vessels.It combines multiple decorative techniques including applied molding,high relief and vertical ribbing,reflecting sophisticated Yuan‑era porcelain craftsmanship.Comparable intact large‑scale applied‑relief Longquan vases circulate infrequently within overseas antique trade and carry considerable ceramic‑history research and collectible value.

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