Yuan Blue‑and‑White Four‑Loop Flat Flask with Peacocks and Peony Scrolls

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Dimensions: H. 40.5 cm (15 7/8 in), 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty Condition & Provenance: Condition: Fully intact, no cracks or restoration. Well‑balanced cobalt‑blue tones against pale glaze. All four shoulder loops are intact. Flat sandy base shows typical Yuan‑period cutting marks and deep accumulated patina with natural glaze inclusions. Provenance: Historic private collection, Barcelona, Spain. Acquired 1942, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026.Description: A monumental Yuan‑dynasty blue‑and‑white flat flask modelled after nomadic leather prototypes. Short straight neck, broad flattened rectangular body, flat base, four robust suspension loops symmetrically moulded to the shoulders. Neck decorated with small scrolling flowers. Both broad main faces feature large foliated cartouches filled with luxuriant peony scrolls, centred upon paired peacocks among blooms, their plumage rendered with fine detail. Narrow side panels contain vertical cartouches with sprouting peony branches. Densely arranged composition painted in confident, vigorous brushwork. Large intact four‑loop flat flasks are rare survivals, representing a fusion of nomadic form and supreme Chinese porcelain craftsmanship.

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