Ming Dynasty Longquan Phoenix Tail Vase

A Chinese Longquan 'Phoenix Tail' vase early Ming Dynasty with…
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A Chinese Longquan 'Phoenix Tail' vase early Ming Dynasty with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the body and neck, interspersed with bands of decoration to the shoulder and above the foot, the vase covered in a clear crackled green glaze, 30.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased in London in the 1920s.

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Crackles / Cracquelure - In ceramics, crackles may be introduced intentionally during the firing process, as was often the case with Oriental ceramics, and are known as artificial crackles. Natural crackles occur with age, and if the glaze is transparent, may be difficult to detect. Natural crackles may not cover the whole surface of the object and may be uneven in size.

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