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Qianlong-era hard-paste porcelain inkpot from Jingdezhen, China, with an underglaze cobalt-blue linglong openwork frame and its original lid, measuring 7 cm high, 9 cm wide and 9 cm deep.
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China - Antique blue-and-white porcelain inkpot with openwork linglong pattern and original lid - Qing Dynasty - Qianlong period (18th century)
A rare and authentic Chinese export porcelain inkpot (Chine de commande), made in Jingdezhen during the Qing Dynasty (Qianlong period, 18th century), executed in underglaze cobalt blue. The rectangular mount is inspired by traditional wooden furniture and bamboo constructions, recognizable by the characteristic overhanging corner joints. The four sides are hand-pierced in a refined geometric lattice pattern (linglong / reticulated), derived from the traditional Chinese cash coin motif. Inside lies the central cylindrical ink reservoir.
Exceptional for this piece is the presence of the original, matching lid. For 18th-century export writing implements, these loose lids have almost always been lost. The lid is decorated with two loosely brushed butterflies (fudie), a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Condition report (Important)
Note: Please examine all attached photos carefully; these form an essential and integral part of the description and show the exact condition of the object.
Lid: In excellent, pristine original condition without chips, cracks or restorations.
Frame / Corner style: One of the four vertical corner styles has, in the past, sustained a fracture and has been expertly re-glued/restored. In raking light and on the macro photo, the discolored glue seam and light retouching are visible (see detail photo).
Lattice work: In the openwork lattice there is, directly adjacent to the repaired corner style, a continuous crack across two bars (see detail photo).
Overall condition: The inkpot is structurally sturdy and stable. No edge chips at the overhanging corner points. The unglazed base areas under the feet show the typical 18th-century compact Jingdezhen porcelain flaking with light traces of iron oxide and patina (see underside photo).
Origin: China (Jingdezhen)
Dating: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (ca. 1740–1770)
Technique: Hard-paste porcelain, underglaze blue (linglong openwork)
China - Antique blue-and-white porcelain inkpot with openwork linglong pattern and original lid - Qing Dynasty - Qianlong period (18th century)
A rare and authentic Chinese export porcelain inkpot (Chine de commande), made in Jingdezhen during the Qing Dynasty (Qianlong period, 18th century), executed in underglaze cobalt blue. The rectangular mount is inspired by traditional wooden furniture and bamboo constructions, recognizable by the characteristic overhanging corner joints. The four sides are hand-pierced in a refined geometric lattice pattern (linglong / reticulated), derived from the traditional Chinese cash coin motif. Inside lies the central cylindrical ink reservoir.
Exceptional for this piece is the presence of the original, matching lid. For 18th-century export writing implements, these loose lids have almost always been lost. The lid is decorated with two loosely brushed butterflies (fudie), a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Condition report (Important)
Note: Please examine all attached photos carefully; these form an essential and integral part of the description and show the exact condition of the object.
Lid: In excellent, pristine original condition without chips, cracks or restorations.
Frame / Corner style: One of the four vertical corner styles has, in the past, sustained a fracture and has been expertly re-glued/restored. In raking light and on the macro photo, the discolored glue seam and light retouching are visible (see detail photo).
Lattice work: In the openwork lattice there is, directly adjacent to the repaired corner style, a continuous crack across two bars (see detail photo).
Overall condition: The inkpot is structurally sturdy and stable. No edge chips at the overhanging corner points. The unglazed base areas under the feet show the typical 18th-century compact Jingdezhen porcelain flaking with light traces of iron oxide and patina (see underside photo).
Origin: China (Jingdezhen)
Dating: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (ca. 1740–1770)
Technique: Hard-paste porcelain, underglaze blue (linglong openwork)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qianlong (1736-1795)
Provenance
Private collection
Country of origin
China
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
7 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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