Yuan Dynasty Blue‑and‑White Foliate‑Rim Plate with Three Friends of Winter Motif

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Dimensions：Diam.16.5 cm Condition & Provenance：Complete, minor age wear on foliate rim, tiny scattered earth patina spots, intact glossy glaze, no cracks or chips, all cobalt‑painted decorations crisp and complete. Unglazed sandy base bears fine woven linen mat‑burn marks, authentic original surface, no restoration, no artificial chemical cleaning; From private collection of Mr.J·H, Dallas, Texas, USA. Purchased from established local Dallas Asian antique gallery in 1972, kept within family collection, stored under constant‑temperature dark environment, no prior auction history, no public exhibition or publication records. Description：This Yuan‑dynasty blue‑and‑white plate features elegant foliate petal‑shaped rim with undulating edges, shallow cavity and flat unglazed base retaining distinct linen mat‑burn impressions typical of Yuan firing technique. Central interior is painted with Three Friends of Winter theme: gnarled plum branches with full layered blossoms, sturdy bamboo sprigs with well‑arranged leaves and chrysanthemum sprigs with rounded blooms arranged in a circular ring around reserved central space, presenting an open and refined composition. Cobalt pigment carries natural dark iron speckles characteristic of Yuan imported cobalt, rendered in free, spontaneous brushwork. The whole piece is covered with soft bluish‑white glaze with subtle authentic wear traces. Dry coarse sandy base perfectly shows original Yuan‑period manufacturing feature. Surviving intact foliate‑rim blue‑and‑white plates of this era are uncommon, serving as a fine representative example of Yuan folk‑produced blue‑and‑white porcelain.

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