Yuan Dynasty, Early 14th Century Blue White Porcelain

However, in contrast to the restrained classical taste of the Sung court, the new Mongolian rulers’ disinterested attitude in the arts provided a more liberal artistic environment which was conducive to creative experimentation and new directions in decorative styles. The single most important ceramic development during the Yuan period was the successful use of imported cobalt blue for painting under a clear glaze to produce blue-and-white porcelain.


TWO SMALL CUPS, painted outside with  chrysanthemum scrolls; in the inside one cup decorated with the character “shou” “Longevity”  and key fret pattern and the other with a flower  and classic scrol. Bases unglazed. Heights 7.7cms.
Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.


SQUARE WATERPOT, with two small dragons as handles on the top. decorated on each side with chrysanthemum. Base unglazed. Height 5.5 cms. Yuan  Dynasty,early 14th century.


TWO JARLETS, each with two ring handles on the neck, decorated outside with chrysanthemum scrolls. Height 5.5 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.


TWO STAR-FRUIT SHAPED JARLETS, eight sided each with a pair of small ring handles on the neck,  painted outside with chrysanthemum sprays. Base  unglazed. Height 5.5 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th  century.

BIRD FEEDER, with a small ring handle on the shoulder, decorated outside with a chrysanthemum  scroll. Height 4 cms. Yuan Dynasty,early 14th  century.
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