Ruyi flat pot with blue and white broken branch tea pattern

[Ruyi ear flat pot with blue and white broken branch tea pattern]

Ruyi ear flat pot with blue and white broken branch tea pattern, Ming Xuande, height 25 cm, caliber 3 cm, foot diameter 10 cm × 7.5 cm
The pot has a straight mouth, a thin neck, a flat round belly, and a flat bottom. Symmetrical, Italy shaped ears are placed between the neck and shoulder. Full body blue and white decoration. The neck is painted with twig patterns, the shoulder is painted with banana leaf patterns, and the belly is painted with twig tea patterns. No glaze on plain bottom. No style
The shape of this utensil is derived from Arabic bronze ware. It is dignified in shape and has sparse and clear patterns
The theme of flowers played a leading role in the decoration of Xuande porcelain in the Ming Dynasty, among which pomegranate, chrysanthemum, lotus, camellia, peony, lily, precious phase flower and morning glory were more common. Each kind of utensil is mostly composed of 2, 4, 6 or more kinds of flowers, which are combined in different forms to form a variety of decorative patterns. In addition to the use of flowers in combination, it is also popular to use individual flowers as decoration. This flat pot is an example. Its abdomen is painted with a camellia on both sides. The strokes are exquisite and the patterns are realistic.

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