Yuan Blue‑and‑White with Underglaze‑Red Pierced‑Relief Meiping with Qilin and Florals, with Original Cover

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Dimensions: H. 47 cm (18 1/2 in), 14th‑Century Yuan dynasty Condition & Provenance: Condition: Fully intact, retaining original domed cover with finial. Small mouth, broad shoulders, tapering body, flat base. Four rhombus‑shaped openwork medallions on main body, elaborately moulded and pierced with auspicious beasts amid flowers, coloured in cobalt‑blue and copper‑red. Applied scrolling floral sprays fill spaces between panels. Lower section decorated with stylized scroll and ruyi‑cloud borders. Deep blue cobalt; copper‑red exhibits characteristic mottling of Yuan under‑glaze red. Unglazed sandy base with natural age patina. Provenance: East‑coast private collection, USA. Acquired 1954, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026. Description: Magnificent Yuan masterpiece combining pierced‑relief, applied moulding, blue‑and‑white and under‑glaze‑red. These multiple complex techniques carried extreme firing risk; surviving examples are exceptionally rare. Auspicious beasts symbolize protection and good fortune, with dramatic three‑dimensional detail. Complete with original cover, most comparable pieces are museum‑held; intact private examples are highly prized, representing exceptional cultural and market importance.

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