Brush washer - Porcelain

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Porcelain brush washer / censer in turquoise glaze dating to Kangxi period (circa 1662–1722) from the Qing Dynasty, with a shallow circular form, 18 cm diameter and 5 cm height, in excellent condition with minor glaze crazing and no chips or restorations; provenance: auction house.

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A fine Chinese Monochrome turquoise glazed porcelain brush washer / Censer, KANGXI 1662-1722.

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 c1662-1722, Kangxi Period, 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

A fine Chinese Monochrome turquoise glazed porcelain brush washer / Censer, KANGXI 1662-1722.

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 c1662-1722, Kangxi Period, 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
1650-1700, 1700-1750
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