Vase with two handles and carved red ground in falangcai painted enamels, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty-China Archive

Image Number: K1B017365N000000000PAF
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Ceramics
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Ceramics/
Description:
The bottle has a wide mouth, a long neck, a big belly and a short circle of feet. The neck is decorated with ears, and the whole body is painted with red glaze. The bottom glaze is carefully removed from the neck, abdomen and foot circle with needle shaped tools to present the dense and complicated curly branches and flowers. The layout is subtle and the patterns are complex. It is hard to imagine its ability to scratch. The four character Song typeface “made in the year of Qianlong” is printed in blue on the bottom. Taking the metal ware as the shape, and using the technique similar to painting, the exquisite patterns like fabrics are drawn, which fully reflects the outstanding technology of the Qianlong official kiln. The intention of pursuing magnificence, innovation and change makes the craftsman enjoy his imagination and give full play to his ability to use a needle as a pen. Even if he paints on the porcelain body, he still feels like a fabric print.