Inkwell - Porcelain
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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.
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Description from the seller
Fantastic small bulbous vase (solid), in Chinese porcelain with flambé glaze / oxblood, also known as "beehive" due to its shape.
Features the praise mark ("吉言赞颂款") in four blue characters under the glaze, arranged in two columns, reading: "益友鼎" 玉雅製 (Yì yǒu dǐng yù yǎ zhì). Freely translated as "A piece as elegant and precious as jade, made in the style of the ancient ding tripod for a good friend".
Vase of bulbous and flattened shape with a narrow and short neck. It presents a glossy, thick monochrome glaze in deep blood-red tones, with variations and brown/dark nuances characteristic of the firing. The base has a transparent and glossy glaze with a fine natural network of crazing, letting the porcelain paste show through with a slightly raised and neatly trimmed support ring. Defects in the coverage of the enamel glaze near the base that expose porcelain are inherent manufacturing flaws and not cracks or damage; the piece is in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateFantastic small bulbous vase (solid), in Chinese porcelain with flambé glaze / oxblood, also known as "beehive" due to its shape.
Features the praise mark ("吉言赞颂款") in four blue characters under the glaze, arranged in two columns, reading: "益友鼎" 玉雅製 (Yì yǒu dǐng yù yǎ zhì). Freely translated as "A piece as elegant and precious as jade, made in the style of the ancient ding tripod for a good friend".
Vase of bulbous and flattened shape with a narrow and short neck. It presents a glossy, thick monochrome glaze in deep blood-red tones, with variations and brown/dark nuances characteristic of the firing. The base has a transparent and glossy glaze with a fine natural network of crazing, letting the porcelain paste show through with a slightly raised and neatly trimmed support ring. Defects in the coverage of the enamel glaze near the base that expose porcelain are inherent manufacturing flaws and not cracks or damage; the piece is in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Sold with stand
No
Height
4.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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