Yuan Dynasty, finely potted in Chinese traditional YuHuChun shape vessel, 'the pear shaped' bottle vase, a bottom-heavy body tapered gracefully to slender waisted neck flaring at the rim, supported on short spreading foot ring. Painted in vivid shades of cobalt-blue with dragon stylized clouds and flame wisps diaper bands, all between broad lappet bands around the shoulder and foot, the neck encircled by upright plantain leaves above a key fret band, the interior rim with a classic scroll. The glaze stopping before the foot rim, revealed the pale-creme ground, with orange and grayish firing marks. The receded central underbase remain white underglazed.
Prob. from Yuan Dynasty Period.

Dimension: 10.5" H x 4.5"Diam.

The Sale Will Benefit IFGF Church of Atlanta

REFERENCE:
Similar "female" vase with phoenix motif found at Sotheby's London, 14th November 2001, lot 95. and Sothesby's London 06 November 2013, lot 6

Excellent Condition.

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