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Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain - The Chalre Collection of Asian Ceramics

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Underglaze Red Ewer - Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain

Underglaze Red Ewer - Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain

The Story of

Qing Era Porcelain

The great Jingdezhen kilns that had supplied the most artistically advanced Ceramics to the world for centuries were utterly destroyed during the dislocations that led to the fall of the Ming dynasty (1368 � 1644). Gladly, the Manchu rulers of the new Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911) were enthusiastic patrons of the arts. The Imperial Porcelain factories were rebuilt under the Kangxi emperor and production resumed in 1683.

The development of enamel colours that were opaque were certainly one of the most significant technical contributions made to Ceramics during the Qing period. The new opaque colours enabled painters to blend tints to create a multitude of shades and hues. Tremendous advances in Porcelain began under emperor Kangxi and continued into Yongzheng. The techniques developed were used throughout the entire dynasty era and continue to be used today.

Underglaze Red Ewer

CERAMIC ARTIFACT #mc-0020508

DESCRIPTION:

The magnificent Ewer with intact cover is painted in underglaze copper red. On one side of the main body is an intricate dragon figure surrounded by chrysanthemum scroll. On the other side are 2 phoenix figures surrounded by more chrysanthemum scroll. The neck section is bordered by classic scroll with stiff plantain leaves at the top. The foot rim is boarded by lotus petal panels with leafy design. The cover at the top is decorated with more floral scroll crowned with a red knob.

ORIGIN:

The artifact was produced in China, probably in the city of Jingdezhen of Jiangxi province. It was brought to Southeast Asia as a valuable trade-good probably by an ancient Chinese trading ship. After many centuries, the piece was rediscovered by excavators and subsequently acquired by The Chalre Collection through a registered dealer.

AGE:

Late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 38cm (15in.)

Width or Depth: 20cm (8in.) at body

REFERENCES:

Similar or identical artifacts are found in various Ceramic Art publications including: Chinese Ceramics and The Art of Chinese Ceramics.

Similar and/or identical items are also on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (UK), the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco (USA), the National Museum of Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), the National Museum of the Philippines (Manila) and other museums throughout the world with diverse collections of Asian ceramics.