Brush washer - Porcelain

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Sarah Le Helley
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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

Estimate  € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Description from the seller

Description
A fine Chinese Monochrome turquoise glazed porcelain brush washer / Censer.

The brush washer is of shallow circular form with rounded sides rising to an inverted rim, covered overall with an attractive turquoise blue glaze. The glaze shows natural darker speckling and tonal variations, giving the piece a decorative and vivid surface effect.

Dating to the 18th century, Qing dynasty.

Condition
In excellent overall condition. No chips, No restorations. Minor glaze crazing throughout, and a light glaze line to the base. Minor firing imperfections, glaze variations and light surface wear are present, consistent with its age. Please see all photos carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Dimensions
Diameter: approx. 18 cm

Description
A fine Chinese Monochrome turquoise glazed porcelain brush washer / Censer.

The brush washer is of shallow circular form with rounded sides rising to an inverted rim, covered overall with an attractive turquoise blue glaze. The glaze shows natural darker speckling and tonal variations, giving the piece a decorative and vivid surface effect.

Dating to the 18th century, Qing dynasty.

Condition
In excellent overall condition. No chips, No restorations. Minor glaze crazing throughout, and a light glaze line to the base. Minor firing imperfections, glaze variations and light surface wear are present, consistent with its age. Please see all photos carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Dimensions
Diameter: approx. 18 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Auction house
Country of origin
China
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750, 1750-1800
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