Clay colored lacquer joy wine jar

[Clay Colored Lacquer Xijiu Jar]

Clay Colored Lacquer Xijiu Jar is a Qingguangxu wine jar with a height of 44 centimeters and a diameter of 22 centimeters. The old collection of the Qing Palace
This wine jar has a short neck, rounded shoulders, and a rounded belly, gradually narrowing from below to the bottom and gradually converging into a full belly. The wine altar is painted with flying dragon and phoenix patterns. The body and mouth of the altar are sealed with clay, and the word “Xi” is written on them. The decoration of the entire wine altar means “Dragon and Phoenix Bring Prosperity”. The craft of this wine jar is exquisite and the decoration is smooth
The jar contains excellent yellow rice wine. Yellow rice wine is mainly produced in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, with Shaoxing yellow rice wine in Zhejiang Province being the most famous. Only four jars of yellow wine remain in the Forbidden City, and although they have been around for a hundred years, they still smell fragrant
This wine jar was presented by Zhejiang officials during the wedding of Emperor Guangxu. It is a historical witness to the royal wedding celebration