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Chinese Turquoise Glazed Cockerel, Qing Dynasty.
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Chinese Turquoise Glazed Cockerel, Qing Dynasty.

19th century
Description

Chinese turquoise glazed cockerel, c. 1800, Qing Dynasty. The large cockerel with well defined plumage, resting upon a pierced rock base.

Covered in a turquoise glaze.

Height – 26.5 cm, 10 3/8”.

Width – 19cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 9.2cm, 3 5/8”.

Condition – Repair to back of comb – please see images for detail. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Cockerel to the 19th Century.

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SA1156221
Description
Chinese turquoise glazed cockerel, c. 1800, Qing Dynasty. The large cockerel with well defined plumage, resting upon a pierced rock base.

Covered in a turquoise glaze.

Height – 26.5 cm, 10 3/8”.

Width – 19cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 9.2cm, 3 5/8”.

Condition – Repair to back of comb – please see images for detail. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Cockerel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156221
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A Chinese Qing dynasty turquoise glazed ceramic cockerel figure standing on a carved, pierced base.
Chinese turquoise glazed cockerel, Qing Dynasty.
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A Chinese Qing dynasty turquoise glazed ceramic cockerel figure standing on a carved, pierced base.
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Turquoise monochrome glazes gained widespread prominence in Chinese ceramics during the Qing Dynasty, notably throughout the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns. The cockerel is a traditional motif in Chinese art, symbolizing punctuality, fidelity, and protection against negative forces.

These figures were typically hand-moulded or press-moulded from earthenware or stoneware clays, followed by detailed carving to define the feathers. They were finished with a low-fire, copper-derived alkaline glaze that produced a vivid turquoise hue with a fine crackle pattern.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle glaze degradation, minor pinholes, and natural firing irregularities along the seams. The unglazed base usually reveals hand-tooled stoneware showing natural oxidisation rather than a uniform modern finish.

Placing the figure against neutral backdrops or dark wood furniture allows the turquoise glaze to serve as a focal point. It functions well on a mantelpiece, console, or within a curated shelf arrangement alongside brass or dark timber accents.

Dust the surface lightly using a soft microfibre cloth or dry horsehair brush. Avoid water immersion and chemical detergents, as liquid can penetrate the glaze crackles or unglazed ceramic base and cause long-term instability.
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