Yuan Dynasty Cizhou Kiln Brown Painted Mandarin Duck Ewer, Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)

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Dimensions：Maximum Belly Diameter 15 cm (5.91 in), Overall Height 18 cm (7.09 in), Northern Chinese painted folk porcelain from the 13th–14th centuryCondition & Provenance：The main body, handle and spout are fully intact without cracks or missing ceramic sections; the original matching lid survives complete. The creamy white slip glaze remains smooth overall, the brown painted motifs have no large-scale pigment loss, only faint natural aged patina and minor surface wear accumulated over centuries of circulation. The unglazed sandy foot base shows raw clay texture without grinding or acid cleaning, free of overpainting, glaze touch-ups or spliced repairs. Classified as pre-Ming painted ancient porcelain, this vessel circulated through Hong Kong, previously owned by a private collector specializing in northern Chinese antiques based in Central, Hong Kong. It includes collection archives from an antique gallery in Vancouver and professional appraisal certification for Cizhou wares, with no aftermarket painted patterns, body restorations or artificially manufactured burial discoloration alterations.Description：This intact Yuan Dynasty Cizhou kiln white slip brown painted ewer with framed mandarin duck lotus pond motif stands as a prime representative work of northern Chinese folk painted porcelain, extremely popular among East Asian antique ceramic collectors across North America and highly sought after by Cizhou ware enthusiasts in California and New York. The vessel features a plump oval rounded belly, paired with a loop handle on one side and a short pouring spout on the opposite, topped with a fitted domed lid, supported by a wide ring foot. The balanced functional shape served as a universal wine and tea vessel for common households during the Yuan era. The entire surface is covered with off-white slip base, densely decorated with interlocking scrolling vine patterns rendered in earthy brown pigment with continuous, fluid lines creating a rich, balanced background layout. A large begonia-shaped reserved panel decorates the front belly, hand-painted with a serene lotus pond scene: two mandarin ducks floating on water accompanied by reeds, lotus blooms and seed pods. The brushwork is unrefined, spontaneous and vivid, embodying the rustic freehand aesthetic iconic to northern folk ceramic workshops. The decoration utilizes classic underglaze brown slip painting unique to Cizhou kilns, with stable muted tones and natural depth from varying pigment density. The matching original lid is accented with two concentric brown bands, visually harmonizing with the main body’s decorative scheme. The base exposes unrefined sandy clay, retaining original wheel-throwing marks left by Yuan-era craftsmen, coated with authentic undisturbed aged patina. Fully intact Yuan Cizhou painted ewers retaining their original lids and complete crisp decoration are scarce in today’s antique market; most comparable specimens suffer missing lids, faded pigment or body cracks. This fully preserved piece with well-conserved painted art carries dual value as a folk art masterpiece and functional antique vessel. It is perfectly suited for long-term special exhibitions at Asian art galleries in Hong Kong and New York, permanent private collections of northern Chinese ancient ceramics overseas, and interior styling for traditional Chinese tea rooms and vintage scholar spaces to recreate the authentic folk aesthetic of Yuan dynasty daily life.

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