Ming Xuande Period, Blue and White Dragon Cloud Dish

拍品描述

Dimensions：Diam.19.5cm Condition & Provenance：Completely intact, no cracks or chips, well‑preserved cobalt pigment, natural age wear on foot ring. Formerly private collection of Arthur Morgan, New York City, New York, U.S.A. Acquired from New York antique gallery in 1980s, family estate inheritance, never appeared in public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine official kiln blue‑and‑white dish of Xuande reign, Ming dynasty. Wide opening with gently curved wall, neatly trimmed foot ring. The central medallion within double circles depicts a powerful coiled dragon amid swirling clouds, with fierce facial feature, detailed scales and sharp claws. The inner rim is decorated with scrolling grass border. The exterior is painted with multiple striding dragons floating through cloud scrolls. Base bears six‑character “Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi” official mark within double blue circles. The cobalt blue is rich and deep with typical iron rust specks. Robust drawing and grand composition embody the imposing artistic style of Yong‑Xuan imperial porcelain, served as imperial banquet and display ware.

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