Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Pink‑Green Lobed Flower‑Form Cup Pair,13th‑14th century Chinese southern celadon porcelain

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Dimensions:Left cup Diameter 8cm(3.15in),Height 4.5cm(1.77in);Right cup Diameter 8.3cm(3.27in),Height 4.5cm(1.77in),13th‑14th century Yuan Dynasty Longquan kiln porcelainCondition & Provenance:The pair of lobed flower‑form cups are fully intact without hairline cracks,chip damage or restorations.Thick pink‑green glaze covers both cups,traversed by natural golden‑toned crackle.The raised lobed ribs remain sharp and well‑defined.Thin‑glazed rim displays warm amber‑brown edge effect;short foot rings reveal iron‑brown raw clay with genuine age‑related soil patina,no modern artificial distressing.This pair originates from a private Song‑Yuan ancient porcelain collector based in Hong Kong,acquired from a reputable antique gallery in Kuala Lumpur back in 2019.Surviving intact matched pairs of Yuan Longquan lobed cups are relatively scarce on global antique market,acting as key reference artifacts for studying medieval tea wares.Description:This matched pair of small lobed flower‑form cups were produced at Longquan kilns in Yuan dynasty.They were elegant drinking and tea utensils,representing classic foliate‑shape design of southern celadon.Both cups feature undulating flower‑shaped rims.The cup walls follow the rim contour with raised fluted lobes on interior and exterior,creating rhythmic petal‑like silhouette;the body tapers gently toward small neatly trimmed foot.Smooth thick pink‑green celadon glaze coats inside and outside,accompanied by attractive naturally‑formed golden crackle network.Glaze thins along rim yielding amber‑brown edge;the unglazed foot exposes iron‑brown clay with authentic age‑related earth deposits.Minor dimensional difference between two cups is normal for hand‑molded ancient production,yet glaze tone,crackle pattern and body material are highly consistent,indicating they were made within same kiln period.Song‑Yuan literati favored this kind of delicate small foliate cups for tea‑tasting and wine sipping.Nevertheless,undamaged original pairs are not easy to come by after centuries of circulation.This cup pair faithfully preserves all hallmark Yuan Longquan technical features including lush glaze,natural crackle and crisp foliate molding.It delivers great aesthetic value for tea‑art display and antique ceramic collecting.It fits perfectly for specialized Longquan collections and museum‑level exhibitions focused on Song‑Yuan tea culture,providing excellent tangible evidence for understanding literati taste and domestic fine‑ware design in Yuan times.

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