Yuan‑Ming Longquan Kiln Celadon Carved Porcelain Inkstone with Dragon,Cloud and Wave Motifs,Chinese Yuan‑Ming Dynasty Scholar’s Celadon

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Dimensions:Length 20cm(7.87in),Width 13.5cm(5.31in),Scholar’s desk celadon from Yuan‑Ming periodCondition & Provenance:The inkstone remains complete overall.The high‑relief dragon,cloud and wave decorations on the front are full and three‑dimensional.The glaze is intact without cracks or chips.The unglazed grinding surface of the ink hall bears genuine antique wear from long‑time usage.The ink reservoir is covered with glossy undamaged celadon glaze.The base clay is dry and aged with natural earth patina and a small firing vent hole.There are only faint minor age wear marks along sides and no restoration.This piece originates from a private scholar‑object collector based in Miami,Florida.The collector acquired this Longquan porcelain inkstone from a Hangzhou antique gallery in 2018.Carved dragon‑theme Longquan porcelain inkstones dating to Yuan‑Ming era are quite rare among Chinese scholar‑studio ceramics.Description:This is a functional porcelain inkstone made at Longquan kiln for ancient literati during Yuan‑Ming dynasties.It adopts an organic free‑form silhouette instead of rigid square or round shape.It features two functional zones:an upper oval ink reservoir coated with soft celadon glaze to hold liquid ink,and a broad lower unglazed grinding hall for ink stick rubbing.A tiny raised ruyi‑cloud relief decorates the top edge of the grinding hall.The surrounding border is fully decorated in deep high‑relief with flying dragon amid swirling clouds and surging ocean waves.The powerful coiled dragon weaves through billowing cloud scrolls and layered foamy waves,executed with bold,forceful carving and rich layered details.The outer surface is fully glazed in classic Longquan celadon tone.Thin glaze on raised relief peaks develops russet‑brown kiln discoloration,enhancing visual depth.The base is left unglazed with coarse solid pottery clay,pierced by a small firing vent hole and covered in accumulated burial soil patina.This porcelain inkstone merges practical writing function and ornamental art.Dragon iconography stands for fortune and imperial auspice.It was a high‑grade utilitarian decorative treasure for traditional scholar desks.Porcelain inkstones from Longquan are far scarcer than stone inkstones.Surviving specimens with complete dragon‑cloud high relief are especially uncommon.It delivers combined value for scholar‑tool collection,antique ceramic study and interior display.

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