Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Yuhuchun Vase with Figural Story Scene

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Dimensions：H.0.968ft（H.29.5cm） Condition & Provenance：The vase is structurally sound, no penetrating cracks, hairlines or old restorations. Gentle rim wear accumulated from centuries of handling. Scattered tiny earth‑induced specks across glaze, minor original glaze bubbles where cobalt pooled, no chips, re‑glazing, grinding or later over‑painting. Exposed foot shows dry aged clay covered with mixed kiln grit and earth encrustation, minor native glaze loss on base is natural age condition. From private collection of Mr.G·M, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. The collector focused heavily on Yuan‑Ming blue‑and‑white porcelain. Acquired in 1983 from well‑established local Princeton antique establishment, passed down within family, kept in professional climate‑controlled private storage. Never submitted to public auction, no institutional museum exhibition history. Description：This is a fine Yuan‑dynasty Jingdezhen blue‑and‑white yuhuchun display vase. It bears classic flared mouth with scrolling‑grass border inside rim. Slender neck is decorated with layered plantain‑leaf, diamond lattice and ruyi‑cloud panels with sharp clean outlines. The full rounded pear‑shaped body presents a continuous narrative figural scene, the main figure wears flowing robes with vivid facial expression, surrounded by billowing cloud scrolls, rock formations and floral plant details that build complete story setting. Lower body carries diamond lattice band, above separated stylized lotus‑petal panels filled with ruyi cloud motifs. Splayed foot is hand‑trimmed in authentic Yuan‑dynasty manner with coarse sandy base. Cobalt pigment delivers soft blue‑grey tone, natural iron rust specks appear on heavily painted areas under mild bluish‑white glaze. Multi‑layered decorations are well‑composed with free‑flowing brushwork. Figural themed Yuan blue‑and‑white wares are relatively scarce, making this a precious surviving example of Yuan‑dynasty decorative porcelain.

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