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Chinese Porcelain Box Decorated in the Kinran-De Style browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain: Pre 1900: item # 1119242 Please refer to our stock # 316AOG when inquiring.
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| This enamel on glaze Chinese footed, covered ladies toilet box has the ancient script seal mark of the Tong Zhi Period (1862-1873) and is of that time. The high-ring white porcelain art was glazed white and then enameled over glaze in two styles. The first is kinran-de style found on the short foot, bottom and sides of the box top. The gilt on the red enamel sides is worn but the simple patterns are buildings, landscape, birds and clouds. Kinran-de is a type of wu-cai (5-color) enameling where the oxide of iron is used to make the red color, then gilt motifs are added to give the dominant design. The second style is the Famille Verte enamel palette on the top of the box frequently used during the early Qing Dynasty. These bright iridescent enamels show off this happy depiction of a young nobleman with his son riding a qilin while his attendant holds the banner above. The qilin is a mythical beast with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer and a bushy tail. This chimaera is a creature of good omen said to bring happiness and sons to the family who will become successful scholars (highest social order in China). This ladies toilet box was probably crafted at the rebuilt Jingdezhen (1868) ceramic metropolis. More information and references available on our website. Size: ~ 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" H; Weight: ~ 110 grams | ||
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