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Yuan Dynasty End Imitation Silverware Conical Cup

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  • Material: Crafted from ceramic, specifically imitating the texture of Jin Dynasty gold and silverware. The body is covered with a yellowish-brown glaze, presenting a古朴 metallic luster that reflects the imitative craftsmanship characteristics of the late Yuan Dynasty.
  • Craftsmanship Features: Adopts the classic douli (bamboo hat) cup shape with an irregular petal-like rim. The cup body is intricately carved with grapevine and leaf patterns using traditional engraving techniques, showcasing exquisite skills in imitating gold and silverware carving craftsmanship.

  • 材質:以陶瓷製成,專門模仿金代金銀器的質感。器身覆有黃褐色釉,呈現出古樸的金屬光澤,體現元末時期仿製工藝的特色。
  • 工藝特色:採用經典斗笠杯造型,口沿呈不規則花瓣狀。杯身以傳統雕刻技法精細刻劃葡萄藤與葉子圖案,展現對金銀器雕刻工藝的精湛模仿技巧。

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Yuan Dynasty End Imitation Silverware Conical Cup | A Precious Fusion of Song Dynasty Aesthetics and Yuan Dynasty Craftsmanship

[Collection Overview]

This conical cup imitates the style of silverware from the end of the Yuan Dynasty. With an elegant shape and exquisite craftsmanship, it inherits the classic design of the Song Dynasty conical cups and incorporates the unique decorative style of the Yuan Dynasty. The entire cup body features a natural brown – yellow glaze, with a warm and mellow texture that bears the mark of time. It is a precious physical material for studying the folk ceramic imitation silverware craftsmanship at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, combining historical value and artistic appreciation.

[Craftsmanship and Materials]

  • Imitation Silverware Technique: The cup is made of ceramic as the base, imitating the thin – wall texture and three – dimensional decorative style of silverware. This reflects the social aesthetics and craftsmanship wisdom of “using porcelain instead of gold and silver” at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.
  • Relief Decoration Craft: The outer wall of the cup is fully covered with delicate grape – pattern reliefs. The branches and leaves are spreading, and the fruits are plump. The patterns vary in depth, with distinct layers. They are made by hand – carving and then glazing and firing. The carving knife work is smooth and powerful, and the craftsman’s proficient skills can be seen in the details.
  • Glaze Color and Body Quality: The body of the cup is firm. The glaze shows a unique sauce – yellow color. Due to the change of kiln fire temperature, there are light and dark halos in some parts. The glaze color at the foot ring is darker, forming a natural transition with the body of the cup, resembling the patina texture of silverware after long – term use.

[Design Highlights]

  • Classic Conical Shape: The rim of the cup flares outwards, with slanting walls and a deep belly, and a small foot ring. The whole is in the shape of a “conical hat”, with smooth and straight lines. It inherits the “simplicity – advocating” aesthetics of the Song Dynasty and combines practicality and ornamentality.
  • Auspicious Grape Patterns: The outer wall is embossed with grapevine and leaf patterns. Grapes symbolize “many children and many blessings”, which was a popular auspicious theme among the people in the Yuan Dynasty. The intertwined branches and leaves are vivid and natural, showing the richness of Yuan Dynasty decorative art.
  • Imitation Silverware Details: The edges of the rim and the foot ring are deliberately processed to have a “folded – edge” effect similar to that of silverware. The glaze color imitates the warm and mellow luster after metal oxidation, reflecting the craftsmen’s admiration for precious metal utensils and pursuit of skills at that time.

[Historical Background]

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, although the social economy was affected by the turmoil, the folk handicraft industry still continued the prosperity since the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Due to the scarcity of precious metals such as gold and silver, ceramic craftsmen began to imitate the shapes and decorations of silverware in large quantities, forming a unique “imitation silverware ceramics” system of the era. This conical cup is a typical representative of this period. It not only retains the elegant charm of Song Dynasty ceramics but also incorporates the liveliness of Yuan Dynasty folk art, witnessing the “integration of elegance and vulgarity” transition period in Chinese ceramic history.

[Collectible Value]

  • Historical Significance: As a physical witness of the imitation silverware craftsmanship at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, it has important reference value for studying the Yuan Dynasty ceramic decoration techniques, social aesthetics, and the development of the handicraft industry.
  • Artistic Value: It combines the three – dimensional relief of silverware with the aesthetic beauty of ceramic glaze. The treatment of lines and patterns shows the aesthetic height and technical level of ancient craftsmen.
  • Scarcity: Frequent wars occurred at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. The number of such well – crafted folk ceramics in existence is limited, and those in good integrity are even rarer, with high collection and appreciation potential.

[Collection Suggestions]

  • It is recommended to place it in a stable display cabinet, avoiding direct sunlight and sharp temperature differences to prevent the glaze from cracking or being damaged.
  • As an antique collection, it should not be used for actual drinking, but only for appreciation and research.
  • When cleaning, use a soft brush to gently sweep, avoiding contact with water or chemical cleaners.
This conical cup imitating silverware from the end of the Yuan Dynasty is not only a historical relic of a practical utensil but also an artistic treasure carrying the cultural fusion of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. It is suitable for oriental antique collectors, ceramic researchers, or traditional culture enthusiasts to add to their collections.
A beautifully crafted ceramic douli cup with a petal-shaped rim, showcasing intricate grapevine and leaf patterns carved in traditional Jin Dynasty style, finished with a lustrous yellowish-brown glaze.

元末仿金銀器斗笠杯|宋代審美與元代工藝的交融珍寶

【藏品概述】

此件為元末時期仿金銀器風格的斗笠杯,器型典雅,工藝精湛,承襲宋代斗笠杯的經典制式,又融入元代獨特的裝飾風格。杯身通體呈現自然的棕黃色釉面,帶有時光沉澱的溫潤質感,是研究元末民間陶瓷仿金銀工藝的珍貴實物資料,兼具歷史價值與藝術欣賞性。

【工藝與材質】

  • 仿金銀器技法:杯體採用陶瓷為胎,模仿金銀器的薄胎質感與立體裝飾風格,體現元末時期「以瓷代金」的社會審美與工藝智慧。
  • 浮雕裝飾工藝:杯身外壁滿布精緻的葡萄紋浮雕,枝葉舒展,果實飽滿,紋飾深淺不一,層次分明,為手工鏤刻後施釉燒制而成,刀法流暢有力,細節處可見工匠的嫻熟技藝。
  • 釉色與胎質:胎體堅實,釉面呈現獨特的醬黃色,局部因窯火溫度變化形成深淺暈染效果,圈足處釉色較深,與器身形成自然過渡,仿似金銀器經久使用後的包漿質感。

【設計亮點】

  • 經典斗笠器型:口沿外撇,斜壁深腹,小圈足,整體呈「斗笠」狀,線條流暢挺拔,承襲宋代「尚簡」審美,兼具實用性與觀賞性。
  • 吉祥葡萄紋飾:外壁浮雕葡萄藤葉紋,葡萄象徵「多子多福」,是元代民間盛行的吉祥題材,枝葉纏繞,生動自然,展現元代裝飾藝術的豐富性。
  • 仿金銀器細節:口沿與圈足邊緣刻意處理成類似金銀器的「折沿」效果,釉色模仿金屬氧化後的溫潤光澤,體現當時工匠對貴金屬器物的推崇與技藝追求。

【歷史背景】

元末時期,社會經濟雖因動盪受到影響,但民間手工業仍延續宋元以來的繁榮。由於金銀等貴金屬資源稀缺,陶瓷工匠開始大量模仿金銀器的造型與裝飾,形成獨具時代特色的「仿金銀器陶瓷」體系。此件斗笠杯即為該時期的典型代表,既保留了宋代陶瓷的雅致韻味,又融入元代民間藝術的活潑生動,見證了中國陶瓷史上「雅俗交融」的過渡時期。

【收藏價值】

  • 歷史意義:作為元末仿金銀器工藝的實物見證,對於研究元代陶瓷裝飾技法、社會審美及手工業發展具有重要參考價值。
  • 藝術價值:將金銀器的立體浮雕與陶瓷的釉色美感相結合,線條與紋飾的處理展現了古代工匠的審美高度與技術水準。
  • 稀缺性:元末時期戰亂頻繁,此類工藝精湛的民間陶瓷存世量有限,完整度良好者更屬難得,具備較高的收藏與升值潛力。

【收藏建議】

  • 建議置於穩定的展示櫃中,避免陽光直射與劇烈溫差,防止釉面開片或損傷。
  • 作為古董藏品,請勿用於實際飲用,僅供欣賞與研究。
  • 清潔時使用柔軟毛刷輕掃,避免水洗或化學清潔劑接觸。
此件元末仿金銀器斗笠杯,不僅是一件實用器皿的歷史遺存,更是承載宋元文化交融的藝術珍寶,適合東方古董收藏家、陶瓷研究者或傳統文化愛好者納入珍藏。

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Yuan Dynasty End Imitation Silverware Conical CupYuan Dynasty End Imitation Silverware Conical Cup
Original price was: $ 5,888.00.Current price is: $ 5,618.00.
  • USD: $5,618.00

Availability: 1 in stock

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