Lot 3661
- 3661
A BLUE AND WHITE MOULDED 'DRAGON' STEM BOWL YUAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
- 11.2 cm, 4 3/8 in.
well potted with deep rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, supported on a tall ribbed and slightly splayed stem, the interior moulded with two dragons striding amongst scrolling clouds encircling a floral spray in underglaze blue, all below a classic scroll around the rim, the exterior similarly painted with a band of 'The Three Friends of Winter' (prunus, pine and bamboo)
Condition
In very good condition, with the exception of minute pinholes to the rim and grits to the interior, both original to the firing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In its shape, design and painting style, the present vessel is an archetypal example of blue and white porcelain from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Yuan designs reflect the artistic freedom and innovative climate encouraged by the Mongol rulers, who gave potters employed by the Fuliang Porcelain Bureau, located in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province and established in 1278, a free hand to create blue and white vessels that were greatly sought after in both the domestic and export markets. The addition of moulded dragons on the interior of the present piece is an attractive contrast with the cobalt blue and would have provided the owner with an added dimension of enjoyment. Stem bowls portraying the 'Three Friends of Winter' are rare; see one decorated with flowering prunus branches on the exterior and a figure of Han Zhongli on the interior, the sides also moulded with dragons, sold in these rooms, 8th October 2009, lot 1690. Related stem bowls moulded with dragons on the well are more commonly known painted with cobalt dragons on the exterior; see one in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in the Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Blue and White Porcelain with Underglaze Red (I), Hong Kong, 2000, pl. 12; another in the Palmer collection, published in Harry Garner, Oriental Blue and White Porcelain, London, 1954, pl. 2A; one, from the Stephen Junkunc III collection, sold at Christie's New York, 29th March 2006, lot 420; and a fourth example, sold in these rooms, 5th April 2017, lot 3673.