明成化青花萱草纹宫碗, Ming Chenghua Blue-and-White Palace Bowl with Daylily Pattern

明成化青花宫碗於2013年在香港以1.4億港元售出。 明成化青花萱草纹宫碗是成化瓷器中极负盛名的神品。萱草（Daylily，又称忘忧草）纹宫碗在传世成化瓷器中数量极其稀少，是成化青花十一二种花卉纹饰中最优雅、最罕见的品种之一。目前全球公认的馆藏传世品屈指可数，僅三件, 收集在大英博物馆。我的這一件是世間僅存的一件的私人收藏品。 A Ming Chenghua Blue-and-White Palace Bowl with Daylily Pattern sold for 140 Million Hong Kong dollars in 2013 in Hong Kong. The Chenghua-period blue-and-white "palace bowl" featuring a daylily motif is a masterpiece of extraordinary renown among Chenghua porcelains. Palace bowls adorned with daylilies—also known as "forget-worry grass"—are exceedingly rare among extant Chenghua wares; they represent one of the most elegant and uncommon varieties among the eleven or twelve types of floral patterns found in Chenghua blue-and-white porcelain. Globally, there are only a handful of recognized museum-held examples—specifically, three pieces housed in the British Museum. The piece in my possession is the only one remaining in private hands. WELCOME TO THE Seattle Oriental Art Collection Discover a curated selection of exquisite Chinese porcelain antiques, each piece echoing the rich tapestry of China's dynastic history. Our collection spans several significant periods from the Late Tang Dynasty (906–960) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). 歡迎來到 西雅圖東方藝術收藏館 探索我們精心挑選的精美中國瓷器古董，每一件都展現了中國王朝歷史的豐富多彩。我們的收藏涵蓋了從晚唐（906-960年）到清朝（1644-1912年）的多個重要時期。 About Seattle Oriental Art Collection According to Shanghai's County Records, our grandfather, Cai Baochun, established an antique company in Shanghai and Paris in 1911. Later, he collaborated with C.T. Loo, a prominent antique merchant in Shanghai, serving as an antique supplier in China. This partnership enabled C.T. Loo to introduce Chinese antiques to Europe, establishing him as one of the most influential dealers of his era. Cai Baochun also served as the company's accountant. The Seattle Oriental Art Collection is a trust we have inherited from our family, dedicated to preserving and sharing these timeless treasures. 關於我們 西雅圖東方藝術收藏館 根據上海市縣志記載，我們的祖父蔡寶春於1911年在上海和巴黎創辦了一家古董公司。後來，他與上海著名古董商盧志強合作，擔任在中國的古董供應商。這項合作使盧志強得以將中國古董引入歐洲，並成為當時最具影響力的古董商之一。蔡寶春同時擔任該公司的會計。西雅圖東方藝術收藏館是我們繼承的家族信託，致力於保護和傳承這些永恆的寶藏。 contact us We look forward to connecting with fellow enthusiasts and scholars passionate about Chinese porcelain antiques. For inquiries or to learn more about our collection, please reach out via email. Email Address: [email protected] 聯絡我們 我們期待與同樣熱愛中國瓷器古董的愛好者和學者交流。 如有任何疑問或想了解更多關於我們藏品的信息，請透過電子郵件與我們聯繫。 Email Address: [email protected]