marchio Dongbi Tushu. Epoca Daoguang (1821-1850) - Brush washer - Porcelain
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A porcelain scholar’s brush-washing jar bearing the Dongbi Tushu mark, from the Daoguang period (1821–1850).
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Brush-washing jar for desk writing, Dongbi Tushu brand. Daoguang Era (1821-1850)
Rare brush-washing jar for literati (Bix washing jar).
* Era: First half of the 19th century, Daoguang Period (1821-1850).
* Brand name: 東壁圖書 (Dongbi Tushu - "Books of the Eastern Wall"), a prestigious auspicious mark inscribed both on the body of the vessel and under the base.
* Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm | Top diameter 11.5 cm | Base diameter 8 cm (Entry hole 3.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION
A high-era artefact in ultrafine porcelain, entirely shaped and hand-finished on the potter’s wheel. Finely decorated under glaze with the imperial motif of the Hundred Antiquities (Bogu), ritual tables, and an ancient mirror with a likely Phoenix.
* Cobalt quality: Vibrant sapphire blue, exceptionally pure cobalt, comparable to the cobalt used for porcelain commissioned for the Emperor of Vietnam (Bleus de Huê) during the contemporaneous Thiệu Trị period (1841-1847).
* Artisan authenticity: Signs of manual rounding clearly visible under magnification.
CONDITION
* The crack: a typical native firing crack in a “Y” shape limited exclusively to the flat base, with no signs or propagation on the vertical walls, which are intact and perfect.
* Historical restoration: External base sealed long ago with an intriguing traditional Chinese restoration using organic mastic, aged over the centuries to the characteristic amber "ox-eyed" color that certifies its age.
* Interior: Open internal groove with original dark oxidation due to actual use with desk water. The unglazed edge of the foot is rough.
Brush-washing jar for desk writing, Dongbi Tushu brand. Daoguang Era (1821-1850)
Rare brush-washing jar for literati (Bix washing jar).
* Era: First half of the 19th century, Daoguang Period (1821-1850).
* Brand name: 東壁圖書 (Dongbi Tushu - "Books of the Eastern Wall"), a prestigious auspicious mark inscribed both on the body of the vessel and under the base.
* Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm | Top diameter 11.5 cm | Base diameter 8 cm (Entry hole 3.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION
A high-era artefact in ultrafine porcelain, entirely shaped and hand-finished on the potter’s wheel. Finely decorated under glaze with the imperial motif of the Hundred Antiquities (Bogu), ritual tables, and an ancient mirror with a likely Phoenix.
* Cobalt quality: Vibrant sapphire blue, exceptionally pure cobalt, comparable to the cobalt used for porcelain commissioned for the Emperor of Vietnam (Bleus de Huê) during the contemporaneous Thiệu Trị period (1841-1847).
* Artisan authenticity: Signs of manual rounding clearly visible under magnification.
CONDITION
* The crack: a typical native firing crack in a “Y” shape limited exclusively to the flat base, with no signs or propagation on the vertical walls, which are intact and perfect.
* Historical restoration: External base sealed long ago with an intriguing traditional Chinese restoration using organic mastic, aged over the centuries to the characteristic amber "ox-eyed" color that certifies its age.
* Interior: Open internal groove with original dark oxidation due to actual use with desk water. The unglazed edge of the foot is rough.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Porcelain
Manufacturer/brand
marchio Dongbi Tushu. Epoca Daoguang (1821-1850)
Dynastic style/period
Daoguang (1821-1850)
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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