Description: This exquisite 19th century Chinese pink glazed archaistic ritual vessel is a true antique made during the GuangXu period (1875-1908) bearing unique historical and archeological significance. The cover is incised with scripts which reads 'Han Zhuang Yu Xi' (汉双鱼洗）, which translates to 'imitation of the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 9 AD, 25–220 AD) Dual Fish Designed 'Xi' vessel'. Commissioned by wealthy Chinese liberati class, objects like this were made to contain food offerings in ritual ceremonies. Crafted at the renowned Jingdezhen kiln, objects like this were made specifically to imitate archaic Chinese bronze ritual vessels, its form and pattern follows strict traditions from early scriptures dated to as early as to the Shang Dynasty (1766-1046 BCE). The exterior of the vessel and its cover is enameled with a bright and deeply rich pink glaze which was unique and rare to see in objects at the time. This is especially unique consider that the raw material that gives the pink glaze its color needs large amount of gold metal in the glaze mixture. Likely imported from Europe, the opaque pink glaze and its material were often seen in Chinese Canton export wares in the Yongzheng and Qianlong period during early 18th century. Bearing an underglaze blue GuangXu six-character resign mark, the vessel's age is estimated to be between 1850-1899. Similar examples of this type of ritual vessels were seen in Changshu museum in Suzhou, Jiangxi Province, in the collection of Weng Tonghe, the imperial preceptor and prime minister during the early years of Guangxu's reign.
Price: 8500 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-12-25T22:00:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Pink
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: Jingdezhen Kiln
