Item No. WWTT255 Item Name: Antique Yuan Dynasty, Zhizheng 3rd Year Marked, Blue and White Underglaze Red High-Footed Cup Size: Approximately 13cm in diameter x 16cm in height Weight: Approximately 835g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Underglaze red (yūrikō) is a decorative technique for ceramics, where patterns are drawn with underglaze paint using copper as a coloring agent, and then fired in a reduction atmosphere to produce a red color. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty of China and was actively produced at the Jingdezhen kilns. In Japan, it is also called "shinsa" (cinnabar). Blue and white (seika) involves drawing patterns with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base and then applying a transparent glaze (tōmeiyū) and firing it. In Japan, it is called "sometsuke" (dyed). In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Imperial Kiln (gyokishō) was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became more vivid, and the patterns were refined, creating extremely elegant products. Furthermore, from the Xuande era (1426-1435) onwards, official kiln products were marked with the reign mark. In the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces, which can be said to be the pinnacle of blue and white porcelain, were produced. Notes: Antique art objects are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and the collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor chips, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please examine the images carefully and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, chips, and minor scratches that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! Please consider carefully before ordering!