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Description:
A rare and unusual Yuan dynasty qinghua "zun," ca.1279-1368. Dimensions are 7" tall, 2-1/2" wide (at waist). This unusual and special shape is known as zun, often loosely referred to in the west as beaker-form, and was first introduced during the Shang dynasty in bronze. The shape has a large flaring mouth tapering to a long slender neck, often with "ear" flanges. The shoulder and belly blend in a single bulbous round body with ear flanges and has a wide splayed foot. The zun was later reintroduced in ceramic form during the Zhou dynasty. The zun is a special form, is well documented in many texts, Chinese and in other languages (see enlargements). The zun, like the zong (often misquoted as cong), both forms are used to facilitate communion with ancesters or other deceased. It was believed that one can communicate with the spirit of the deceased through the zun. It is most basic ideal, it can be can be seen as tribute wear to the deceased. This zun is decorated in rich underglaze cobalt-blue with palm leave designs and geometric shapes. The fired color of the underglaze cobalt-blue varies in intensity from an almost transparent royal blue to an almost black midnight-blue. A tribute written by the Zhang family to YuBaNiang in underglaze cobalt-blue translates to "Made by Mr. Zhang's Family Porcelain Studio, for YuBaNiang use only." The foot and foot rim are unglazed revealing the coarse orange-beige clay. Condition consensus is excellent condition without any injury or repair.b7/49 Note: Additional images are available upon request. b7/49
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: 1840 |
| Condition:
Very Fine to Extra Fine |
Year:
ca.1279-1368
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| Height:
7 in. (17.78 cm) |
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Width: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm)
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