Ming Celadon Peony Bowl

A large 'Longquan' celadon bowl Ming dynasty heavily potted of…
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A large 'Longquan' celadon bowl Ming Dynasty heavily potted of deep form, the steep slightly rounded sides carved with a band of peony flowers and foliage between vertical grooves at the base and a combed foliate meander below the lipped rim, covered overall with a sea-green glaze pooling unevenly short of the unglazed footrim burnt orange in the firing 37 cm diameter

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • 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.

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