What is 17th century chinese porcelain?

It encompasses ceramic vessels, chargers, jars, and scholar's objects made in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. These items utilise porcelain bodies decorated with cobalt underglaze, enamel, or monochrome glazes. Production spans the late Ming period through the Kangxi reign, capturing a period of significant technical advancement in imperial and export kilns.

How do I identify a Kangxi period piece?

Kangxi pieces often feature vibrant cobalt blue underglaze decoration, refined potting, and forms such as ovid jars, lidded bottles, and brush pots. Dates typically align with the reign from sixteen sixty-two to seventeen twenty-two. Examining the base and the depth of the blue pigment helps differentiate these imperial and transitional items from later nineteenth or twentieth-century copies.

What were scholars' brush pots used for?

Bitong, or brush pots, sat on the desks of scholars to hold calligraphy brushes upright. They formed part of the scholar's studio equipment alongside water droppers and inkstones. Artisans decorated them with landscape scenes, figurative narratives, or floral motifs rendered in cobalt blue underglaze.

How should I care for antique porcelain?

Display pieces away from direct sunlight and areas subject to sudden temperature fluctuations. Dust them gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying liquid cleaners. Ensure stability on flat surfaces, especially for top-heavy forms like bottles and jars, to prevent tipping and rim damage.

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These 17th century chinese porcelain vessels, jars and chargers offer collectors remarkable cobalt painted detail spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Chinese, Blue & White Porcelain, Lidded 'Cranes' Bottle, Kangxi 1661-1722

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