Yong‑le Blue‑and‑White Large Dish with Parrots and Peaches

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Dimensions: Dia. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in), Early‑15th Century, Ming Yong‑le reign Condition & Provenance: Condition: Fully intact, no cracks or restoration. Folded‑rim wide opening, shallow curved body, unglazed sandy base. Deep rich cobalt‑blue with natural iron‑rust speckles embedded within glaze. Central medallion depicts two parrots perched among peach‑tree branches, meticulously rendered feather details and full‑bodied peaches. Inner wall encircled by scrolling seasonal flowers, exterior decorated with matching floral scrolls. The sandy base bears genuine age‑related wear. Provenance: Up‑state New York private collection, USA. Acquired 1953, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026.Description: Important imperial Yong‑le blue‑and‑white porcelain. Parrots‑and‑peaches motif symbolizes longevity and auspicious fortune, produced for imperial appreciation. Painted with imported “Sumali‑qing” cobalt pigment, exhibiting forceful brushwork and characteristic speckling. Large‑size dishes of this quality were extremely difficult to fire. Comparable intact examples are mostly museum‑held; fine market examples remain rare, carrying outstanding imperial artistic and collecting importance.

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