Yuan Dynasty,Shufu Glaze Mould‑Printed Dragon‑and‑Cloud Stem Bowl

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Dimensions：Height 5 cm (2 in), Rim Diameter 16 cm (6‑1/4 in),13th‑14th CenturyCondition & Provenance：Fully preserved intact, glossy glaze in great condition, minor natural kiln speck inside bowl, age‑related wear along foot rim, original earth patina retained on base foot. Private collection, Seattle, Washington, USA. Purchased from Hong Kong antique dealer in 1980s.Description：This is a representative Shufu stem bowl produced at Jingdezhen during Yuan dynasty, the famous official‑usage egg‑white porcelain of Yuan era. It has shallow curved belly with flared rim supported by short solid stem foot, well‑proportioned with mellow and dignified silhouette. The entire piece is covered with classic Shufu egg‑white glaze, soft milky white tinted with faint bluish tone. Thick even glaze layer delivers subtle jade‑like luster, the signature visual trait of Shufu ware. Inside the bowl, a mould‑printed key‑fret border runs along inner rim. Central interior field features powerful coiled dragon motif surrounded by cloud scrolls. Dragon displays dynamic posture with flying manes and strong claws. The printed pattern emerges softly beneath thick glaze, which is the iconic decorative effect of Yuan Shufu porcelain. Exterior wall is decorated with several subtle mould‑printed floating cloud motifs in sparse elegant arrangement. The stem foot is unglazed, showing dry robust pottery body, wheel‑cut marks on outer foot wall, heavy aged earth patina and iron‑rust firing stain at foot center, authentic vestiges from Yuan porcelain production. Shufu porcelains with dragon print hold high official rank in Yuan period. This bowl features proper size, well‑retained crisp printed decoration and authentic glaze tone. Complete surviving example like this is quite uncommon. It faithfully demonstrates the high craftsmanship of Yuan official porcelain, with outstanding research, display and collecting value.

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