Chinese biscuit egg and spinach incense burner, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese biscuit egg and spinach incense burner, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese biscuit egg and spinach incense burner, Kangxi (1662-1722), modelled as a potted plant, with a white flower and green foliage in front of rockwork, issuing from a yellow planter with green rim.
Height: 6.7cm. (2 5/8 in.)
Condition: Areas of repainting to leaves, chip to side, underside of plant, central leaf
Egg and spinach decoration was made in imitation of the Tang dynasty 'three colour' sancai lead glaze. The Tang glaze was achieved by applying copper, iron and cobalt oxide lead glazes onto an earthenware body and was used for items intended for burial, including figures of warriors, horses and camels. During the Qing dynasty the sancai-inspired 'egg and spinach' glaze was used to decorate a wide variety of objects, including bowls, vases, figures and incense burners.
Provenance: With label of K&F Dahl Goteborg to base.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Ceramic with egg and spinach glaze |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Consistent with age |
| Dimensions | Height: 6.7cm. (2 5/8 in.) |
Product REF: X448
