Yue‑Ware Celadon Incised Floral Lobed Dish, Five‑Dynasty to Northern Song Period,10‑11th Century

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Dimensions: Mouth Diameter 16.5 cm (6.50 in), Height 4.5 cm (1.77 in)Condition & Provenance: This lobed dish is built with Yue‑ware’s characteristic light‑grey porcelain body with fine dense texture. The unglazed base retains authentic ancient firing supports residue from old kiln stacking. All original age marks are untouched, no acid washing or artificial modification has been done. The full celadon glaze remains intact across the whole vessel with soft even sheen, only subtle surface wear accumulated over centuries. There are no penetrating cracks, no major chips, no glued restoration, no post‑carving or later added glaze. Only light conservative dust cleaning was carried out. This dish was once in the private collection of a dedicated early celadon collector based in Pennsylvania, who spent more than thirty years collecting southern Chinese ceramics of Five‑Dynasty and Northern Song era. He acquired this piece through a Hong‑Kong antique gallery back in 2001. After arriving in the United States, it was kept in climate‑controlled private cabinet reserved exclusively for personal study and appreciation. It never appeared at public auctions or museum exhibitions. Freshly released from family estate settlement, complete provenance files are available upon request.Description: This elegant lobed display dish was made by Yue kiln during Five‑Dynasty to Northern Song dynasty, representing high‑end functional and decorative porcelain of its time. It features six‑petal floral‑shaped rim with soft undulating edge. Six vertical indented ribs run down along outer wall following each lobe, delivering open graceful silhouette, supported by wide low foot with traditional hand‑trimming craft. The interior is fully decorated with fine incised motifs. Central area showcases paired lotus blossoms with interwoven stems and leaves, drawn with fluid precise strokes. A border of scrolling grass pattern circles the inner rim with well‑controlled carving depth. Both interior and exterior are covered with soft pale celadon glaze in the style of Yue secret‑color ware. Glaze turns slightly darker inside carved grooves, making decorative patterns pop out with wonderful depth. Yue kiln set the gold standard for southern Chinese celadon during Tang and Song period. This well‑preserved lobed dish carries refined shape and sharp carving, preserving authentic ancient condition. It stands as a wonderful authentic example great for specialized collection and interior display.

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