Yuan Dynasty Covered Jar with Raised‑slip Gilded “Fu Shou Ru Yi” Motif

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Dimensions：H.13 cm Condition & Provenance：Original cover intact, fine age‑related hairline crack on body. Partial gilding wear and loss consistent with age. Natural glaze patina, unglazed sandy base with kiln marks and earth encrustation. No replaced parts, no chemical cleaning; Private collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired overseas in the 1980s, family descent, constant‑temperature storage, no prior auction, exhibition or publication records.Description：This Yuan‑dynasty covered jar has straight mouth, full shoulder, rounded belly and tapering body ending in unglazed flat base, with matching domed cover, a typical form of Yuan polychrome porcelain. Underlying glaze is bluish‑white qingbai glaze. The surface employs rare Yuan raised‑slip (lifen) and gilding technique. Raised‑slip outlines gilded ruyi‑shaped cartouches enclosing moulded auspicious characters “Fu, Shou, Ru, Yi”. Interspersed between cartouches are scrolling foliage painted in blue and turquoise enamels. The cover is decorated with raised‑slip scrolling vines. Interior bears ancient usage‑related deposits. Foot reveals coarse original clay with firing spurs and soil patina. Raised‑slip gilded porcelain is extremely rare surviving type, the auspicious theme conveys blessing for fortune, longevity and good fortune, representing precious Yuan polychrome ceramic heritage.

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