Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period (1403–1424) Blue and White Porcelain Stool with Gilt Decoration

Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period (1403–1424)
Blue and white porcelain stool decorated with cobalt blue and gilt floral motifs. Barrel-shaped with pierced details, featuring wave patterns and peony medallions symbolizing prosperity. A refined example of Yongle period craftsmanship.

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Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period (1403–1424) Blue and White Porcelain Stool with Gilt Decoration

Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period (1403–1424)
Blue and white porcelain stool decorated with cobalt blue and gilt floral motifs. Barrel-shaped with pierced details, featuring wave patterns and peony medallions symbolizing prosperity. A refined example of Yongle period craftsmanship.

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Product Description

  • Dynasty/Period: Ming Dynasty, Yongle Emperor (1403–1424)

  • Type: Porcelain stool (often referred to as a “garden stool”)

  • Decoration: Blue-and-white underglaze with overglaze gold painted details

  • Design Features: Floral motifs, circular medallions, stylized waves, and gilded highlights; pierced decoration often included for both aesthetics and ventilation.

This type of stool would have served both as functional furniture and as a decorative luxury item, showcasing the refinement of Ming porcelain artistry under the Yongle reign.