Yuan Blue‑and‑White Phoenix‑Head Flask With Scrolling Florals

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Dimensions：H.19cm (7.48 Inches),14th Century Condition & Provenance：The flask remains structurally intact without cracks,the glaze exhibits natural age‑related crazing,moulded phoenix spout and scroll‑form handle bear minor surface wear,underglaze blue shows typical cobalt bleeding and dark iron crystallisation spots,interior holds accumulated ancient dust,the oval unglazed sandy base bears earth patina,age wear and kiln specks,no chips or restorations.This piece originates from a private Dallas,Texas collection,acquired by the collector from a Bangkok antique dealer in the 1970s,passed down within family,kept in private storage,never publicly exhibited and never offered at auction. Description：This 14th‑century Yuan blue‑and‑white phoenix‑head flask is a rare fine example of Yuan sculpted blue‑and‑white porcelain.It features compressed lobed flattened body with short straight neck.One side is moulded into three‑dimensional phoenix‑head spout with meticulously detailed feather plumage;the opposite side is formed as elegant scrolling cloud‑shape handle.Neck is decorated with key‑fret border.Large phoenix motif occupies one main face,wing rendered with fine net pattern and parallel striations for feather texture with flowing phoenix tail.The reverse side is fully painted with scrolling floral scrolls of full‑blossomed twisting foliage in balanced composition.Foot wall is adorned with ruyi‑scroll border.Oval base is unglazed sandy finish with robust slightly grey‑tinged porcelain coated with aged soil patina.Interior is covered with bluish‑white glaze.Utilising Yuan imported cobalt pigment,it delivers rich saturated blue tone with natural bleeding and scattered iron specks under soft crazed glaze.Phoenix‑head flasks combining ceramic sculpture and underglaze blue painting are extremely rare survivals,representing museum‑grade Yuan porcelain craftsmanship.

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