54 - Cizhou-style glazed stoneware vessel, Yuan school of China, 13th–14th century

Cizhou-style glazed stoneware vessel, Yuan school of China, 13th–14th century Porcelain stoneware with a white glaze and black iron oxide decoration. It measures 30.5 cm in height. The vessel has an ovoid body and a tall, flared neck supported by a small ring-shaped foot. It is covered with a thick, milky-white glaze decorated with stylized floral motifs painted in black underglaze. The ornamental composition alternates between linear bands and broad vegetal patterns executed with a free and expressive brushstroke, characteristic of Cizhou productions from the Yuan period. The surface shows signs of wear, minor glaze losses, and burial marks that underscore its historical authenticity. The contrast between the light background and the dark graphic design creates a strikingly modern visual vibrancy, where the spontaneity of the brushstrokes takes center stage aesthetically. The piece embodies the technical mastery and decorative freedom typical of the popular kilns of northern China during the Mongol era, standing out for the graphic power of its ornamentation and the balanced elegance of its silhouette. 30.5 cm in height. Item is in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.