An exceptional Chinese glazed porcelain food warmer, crafted in the late 19th century, attributed to a student of the renowned master Xu Pinheng, who personally dedicate it to him. Xu Pinheng was one of the most famous imperial artists of the late Qing dynasty. The work stands out for its refined balance between painterly delicacy and naturalistic symbolism. On the glazed surface, a composition of birds and flowers—recurring motifs in Chinese tradition due to their connotations of harmony, beauty, and prosperity—unfolds with meticulous precision. The soft shades of jade green, pink, and sky blue, along with the fine strokes of brown and gold, evoke the serenity of literati painting from the late Qing period. The main body, domed in shape and supported by a tall foot with calligraphic inscriptions in cinnabar red, denotes a profound respect for Confucian aesthetics and spirituality. The lid, crowned by a small, elegantly modeled zoomorphic figure, adds a touch of character and symbolic protection. In excellent condition, this piece not only reflects the technical mastery of porcelain, but also the artistic sensibility of an era in which porcelain transcended its utilitarian function to become a vehicle for intellectual and poetic express in a very turbulent period of change. PERFECT CONDITION Fast and secure shipping to Europe, extremely well protected Cant ship to : EEUU