Ancient Art of Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Pieces

Yuan Dynasty. (1279-1368),   Under glazed blue and white porcelain technique provided an ideal medium for a whole new range of Chinese decorative expressions often depicting the rich mythology and symbolism which were so much a part of Chinese life.

Yuan Dynasty is era of  basic technology of ceramic production had already been well developed. It was only in decorative styles and new materials that the potter found scope for further experimentation and innovation.

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.

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.

Underglazed copper red was also used, often in conjunction with underglaze cobalt blue decoration.

Ancient Art of Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Pieces
BOWL, decorated outside with a freely drawn chrysanthemum scroll and inside with a flaming pearl. Base unglazed.  Diameter 11.75 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.

DOUBLE GOURD EWER, decorated outside with chrysanthemum scrolls, spout and handle lightly painted. key fret pattern round the neck. Base unglazed. Height 14 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early Nth century.

STEM CUP, painted outside with a simple decoration of symbols between a double band.  Height 8.5 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.

JARLET, the inside unglazed, painted outside with a freely drawn chrysanthemum scroll, key fret pattern on the shoulder. Height 5 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.

DRUM SHAPED POT, without lid, painted outside with -   a chrysanthemum scroll between a double band of moulded beading. Base and liprim unglazed. Height 7 cms. Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century.

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