釉里红贴塑螭虎转心高足杯 元代
Underglaze red stem cup with applied chi-dragon decoration and revolving center, Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368)

釉里红工艺元代创烧,此高足杯若为元或明代制品,是研究当时釉下彩瓷工艺的重要实物,见证陶瓷装饰从单色釉到彩绘的发展,对陶瓷史研究有标本意义;采用釉里红装饰,铜红料在釉下呈现,色彩沉稳。高足造型,方便使用,符合元明时期高足杯流行的器型特点,杯身有堆塑装饰,增添立体艺术感。

The underglaze red technique was invented during the Yuan Dynasty. If this stem cup is an artifact from the Yuan or Ming Dynasty, it serves as a crucial material object for studying the underglaze colored porcelain craftsmanship of that era. It witnesses the development of ceramic decoration from monochromatic glazes to painted patterns, holding significant specimen value for the research of ceramic history.Adopting the underglaze red decoration, the copper-red pigment is applied beneath the glaze, presenting a calm and stable color. The stem cup shape, with its elevated base, is convenient for use and conforms to the popular vessel characteristics of stem cups during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The cup body is adorned with relief sculptures, enhancing its three-dimensional artistic appeal.

可见釉里红绘制的图案,釉里红纹饰常为花卉、动物等,借铜红发色营造独特艺术氛围,堆塑部分可能是瑞兽、花卉等辅助装饰,丰富视觉层次

Underglaze red-painted patterns are visible. Underglaze red decorative motifs typically include flowers, animals, and similar subjects; they utilize the copper-red pigment's color development to create a unique artistic atmosphere. The relief-sculpted parts may feature auxiliary decorations such as auspicious beasts or flowers, which enrich the visual layering.