Brush washer - Porcelain

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Porcelain censer/brush washer from the Republic period in China, bearing an eight-character Kangxi base mark, with a 5.4 cm diameter and 2.5 cm height, finished in a rich sang de boeuf glaze and in excellent condition apart from interior firing flaws.

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A finely Chinese porcelain censer / brush washer, covered in a rich, lustrous oxblood (sang de boeuf) copper-red glaze, displaying attractive tonal variations and a beautifully glossy finish. Bearing an eight-character Kangxi mark to the base.
Dating to the Republic period, 20th century.

Condition:
Excellent overall condition, with some original firing flaws to the interior, as shown in the photographs. Otherwise very well preserved.

Dimensions:
Diameter 5.4 cm x Height 2.5 cm

Details

Era

1900-2000

Material

Porcelain

Country of origin

China

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Height

2.5 cm

Width

5.4 cm

Depth

5.4 cm

Estimated period

1900-1910, 1910-1920, 1920-1930

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