Yuan‑Dynasty Blue‑Ground‑Reserve‑White Large‑Lobed Charger with Twin‑Phoenix‑among‑Flowers

拍品描述

Dimensions: Diam. 44 cm, Yuan dynasty, 14th century Condition & Provenance: Condition: Mainly intact, negligible age‑related rim wear, no cracks, chips or modern restoration. Lobed foliated folded‑rim, shallow curved body, unglazed sandy base. Executed in blue‑ground reserve‑white technique. Central small round medallion with sprigged fruit‑flower; main field features two spreading‑wing phoenixes soaring amid dense chrysanthemums, peonies and scrolling blossoms. Multiple concentric bands of reserve‑white seasonal flowers on inner well; foliated rim decorated with surging wave pattern; exterior painted with blue‑and‑white scrolling flowers. Characteristic Yuan blue‑ground‑reserved‑white craft: deep saturated cobalt background sharply contrasting raised white floral motifs, highly elaborate multi‑zoned composition. Massive heavy sandy base with coarse robust fabric and natural accumulated patina. Provenance: Historic Milan aristocratic collection, acquired 1937, consigned for auction by family estate in 2026. Description: Monumental large‑format Yuan lobed charger. Blue‑ground reserve‑white represents technically demanding rare Yuan porcelain. Twin‑phoenix motif symbolizes auspiciousness. At 44 cm diameter it ranks among the largest surviving Yuan chargers, representing a major Yuan imperial and export masterpiece.

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