The underglaze cobalt-blue shows the expected inconsistencies in richness and density. There is clear glaze 'piling' as seen in most early cobalt-blue glazed wares. The flat and unglazed foot exhibits what is referred to as a 'rice cracker' finish.. The foot edge shows potter's cut marks. Condition consensus is extremely fine condition without injury or repair.Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Yuan Dynasty blue and white mei ping porcelain
The underglaze cobalt-blue shows the expected inconsistencies in richness and density. There is clear glaze 'piling' as seen in most early cobalt-blue glazed wares. The flat and unglazed foot exhibits what is referred to as a 'rice cracker' finish.. The foot edge shows potter's cut marks. Condition consensus is extremely fine condition without injury or repair.
Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain jar
The underglaze cobalt-blue shows the expected inconsistencies in richness and density. There is clear glaze 'piling' as seen in most early cobalt-blue glazed wares. The flat and unglazed foot exhibits what is referred to as a 'rice cracker' finish.. The foot edge shows potter's cut marks. Condition consensus is extremely fine condition without injury or repair.Annamese blue and white Dragon
The dragon was a central theme in Vietnamese royalties. This ewer was part of the Hoi An board of over 150,000 ceramics salvaged from a 15th century shipwreck near the historic port of Hoi An in central Vietnam. Dragon ewerPorcelain moulded with underglaze cobalt blue decoration.Size: 22.7 x 17 x 7.8cm
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