Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Plum Vase with Xiao He Chasing Han Xin Narrative Scene,14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth Diameter 4.5cm(1.77in),Overall Height 26cm(10.24in),14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The vase is completely intact with no cracks,chips or restorations,its glaze and body clay remain in exceptional original condition.The cobalt blue pigment delivers rich authentic color with naturally embedded iron rust speckles,a signature trait of Yuan imported Smalt cobalt.The layered decorative patterns feature crisp unblurred lines with zero wear.The inner mouth only carries faint natural kiln residue from firing;the unglazed foot base holds natural aged earth patina without artificial aging treatment.This piece originates from a private ancient Chinese porcelain collector based in Hong Kong.The collector acquired this plum vase from an Asian antique gallery in Toronto back in 2009 and preserved it in climate-controlled humidity-stable storage long-term.Yuan blue and white plum vases with figurative historical scenes are extremely rare worldwide,small intact specimens barely circulate in global antique markets.Description:This vessel follows the iconic plum vase shape standard of Yuan Dynasty.It features a small flat flared rim,short tapered neck,full rounded shoulder,constricted lower belly and shallow unglazed base,with full smooth silhouette that represents classic Yuan plum vase proportions.The entire vase is decorated with multi-layer blue and white patterns divided into five distinct bands with well-balanced dense and sparse layout.The band directly below the rim displays eight Buddhist treasure symbols framed in vertical petal panels with sharp neat outlines.The shoulder is fully covered in winding lotus scrolls with full blooming flowers and leaves,soft natural cobalt wash on foliage.The main central belly panel depicts the legendary historical scene Xiao He Chasing Han Xin under moonlight,backdropped with rugged ancient pines,rock formations and plantain leaves.The mounted figures are rendered with vivid dynamic poses that build strong narrative atmosphere.A narrow scrolling grass band separates the main scene from the bottom section,which is decorated with eight vertical lotus petal panels filled with auspicious fruit sprigs and small circular dots beneath each petal,a classic border design for Yuan blue and white wares.The whole vase is covered with smooth creamy pale celadon glaze with glossy clean surface.The blue decoration uses imported Middle Eastern Smalt cobalt pigment with deep saturated blue tone;depressed stroke areas of the painting are covered with natural silvery iron rust speckles sunk into the clay body,unmistakable authentic Yuan period feature.Yuan blue and white wares with narrative historical figure motifs are extraordinarily scarce.The Xiao He chasing Han Xin theme ranks among the most prestigious story designs of Yuan porcelain.This vase combines masterful Yuan clay forming,painting and cobalt firing craftsmanship,carrying tremendous value in historical storytelling,pictorial art and ceramic archaeology.It qualifies as a top-tier collectible Yuan blue and white treasure.

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