Yuan Dynasty Blue‑and‑White Yuhuchun Vase With Phoenix Intertwined Floral Scroll Motifs,14th Century Yuan

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Dimensions：H.0.951 ft.（H.29 cm.） Condition & Provenance：The vase is structurally complete with no cracks or hidden hairlines,the rim bears only minimal age‑related surface wear from centuries of handling,no chips or nicks.Glaze surface carries authentic old patina and light accumulated dust.There are natural iron rust spots and tiny firing‑related glaze bubbles within cobalt‑blue areas,no glaze chipping or major pigment loss.The unglazed foot rim displays well‑developed soil patina and natural rust‑red firing discoloration,base interior shows original wheel‑throwing marks.No restoration,no over‑glaze repair and no later added pigment.This vessel comes from private collection of Mr.C・W,San Diego,California,USA.It was acquired at London Asian Art Fair back in 1984,passed down through three family generations,consistently stored inside climate‑controlled private insured art storage.It has never been consigned to auction,has no public exhibition history and has never been lent out to any museum institution. Description：This blue‑and‑white yuhuchun vase is a classic wine‑serving display porcelain of Yuan dynasty.It features flared wide mouth with scrolling‑grass border painted on inner rim,slender tapered neck decorated in tiers with plantain‑leaf pattern,key‑fret motif and hanging cloud ornaments.The pear‑shaped bulging main body is dominated by vivid phoenix‑through‑floral‑scroll theme,phoenix feathers are rendered with fine meticulous lines,the bird glides gracefully amid winding blooming foliage.Two scrolling‑grass bands divide upper and lower belly section.The lower body is surrounded by separate variant lotus‑petal panels filled with auspicious cloud and pearl decorations,a signature decorative treatment of Yuan porcelain.Both interior and exterior are covered by soft thick bluish‑white glaze with mellow luster.The under‑glaze cobalt pigment delivers rich saturated blue tone,heavy pigment deposits form distinct dark iron rust speckles alongside natural bleeding typical for Yuan blue‑and‑white.The porcelain body is dense and solid,foot trimming retains the robust unrefined craft characteristic of Yuan manufacture,unglazed base shows sand pits,soil staining and natural firing discoloration.All decorative layers are well‑defined with balanced composition.It fully embodies the bold free‑spirited aesthetic of Yuan blue‑and‑white porcelain,and represents a high‑grade multi‑functional treasure combining practical usage and ornamental value.

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