Toothpick holder with imperial poem and flower decoration in yangcai enamels, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)-China Archive

Image Number: C1B001834N000000000PAC
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Ceramics
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Ceramics/
Description:
The cylinder is made into a flat rectangle, and the inner and outer parts are sleeved, and the central wire rope is pulled together. The top of the outer cylinder is slightly protruding, and there is a round hole on it, so that the pull rope of the inner cylinder can be worn out; The inner cylinder is hollow, and there is a threading hole on both sides and at the bottom of the opening. The outer tube is bright on both sides, with four seasons flowers painted on one side, imperial poems and articles matching the theme of flowers written on the other side, and colorful brocade patterns painted on the other side. The inner cylinder is painted with colorful brocade patterns. All poems and texts are printed in regular script with “Emperor Qianlong”, “Qian” and “Long” in white and red. The brocade pattern on the inside of the toothpick cylinder is painted with blue material, which imitates the effect of blue and white porcelain. The outer tube depicts a brocade pattern in blue, yellow and ochre. The flowers inside are morning glory. On the other side, the imperial poem is written in ink: “Fragile and fragrant flowers grow around the bamboo, and the brocade clothes cover the Yaojing. Don’t let the beautiful women enjoy themselves. The riverside is the most romantic.”