Copper ewer in the shape of a waterfowl with cloisonne enamels, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Copper ewer in the shape of a waterfowl with cloisonne enamels, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: K1E000793N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Enamel wares
• Function: Container
• Material: Minerals/Metals/Copper
• Description:
  The bronze body, a teal shaped teapot with a curved neck, takes the teal head and neck as the flow, and the teal mouth, feet webbing, and tail end are exposed in the bronze body. The lower abdomen is striped with pink feather patterns, the wings are striped with dark green and light green colors, and other parts of the body are decorated with geometric patterns of striped light blue. Wooden base is attached. This device is imitated from Zhou Fu. The ancients used it to sing songs for peace, and it was used for banqueting or display. It was a major feature of the Qianlong Dynasty to make filigree enamel furnishings with standing sculptures of various animals.