Yuan Blue‑and‑White Large Jar with Peacocks and Peonies

拍品描述

Dimensions: H. 35.5 cm (14 in), 14th‑Century Yuan dynasty Condition & Provenance: Condition: Fully intact, no chips, cracks or restoration. Short neck, broad shoulders, rounded body tapering toward base. Neck decorated with scrolling foliage and interlocking lotus scroll. Main body painted with continuous landscape scene: two peacocks amid rockwork and full‑blooming peonies, feathers and foliage rendered in meticulous detail. Lower register features characteristic Yuan‑style upright lotus‑petal border. Rich cobalt‑blue with typical iron‑rust speckles under soft glaze. Interior bears natural accumulated patina; unglazed sandy base shows earthy encrustation and age wear. Provenance: Mid‑west private collection, USA. Acquired 1961, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026. Description: Monumental Yuan blue‑and‑white jar depicting birds‑and‑flowers. Peacocks and peonies symbolize prosperity and good fortune. The composition is densely arranged with masterful brushwork. Surviving Yuan blue‑and‑white large jars with avian‑floral themes are rarer than narrative‑subject examples; complete specimens rank among the finest achievements of Yuan porcelain, carrying outstanding artistic and collecting importance.

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