Lobed-rimmed Longquan ware celadon plate decorated with a lychee

Feeling the summer heat? Let this Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) Longquan ware celadon plate cool you down. Featuring a petal-shaped rim, the plate is adorned with wave and foliage motifs. A vivid, vermilion lychee delicately applied in the center, "still fresh" for over 700 years against its thick, greenish-yellow glaze. Collection: Zhejiang Provincial Museum.