Yixing Kiln Purple Sand Lotus Pattern Shouzi Holding Pot

[Yixing Kiln Purple Sand Lotus Pattern Shouzi Holding Pot]

Yixing Kiln Purple Sand Lotus Pattern Shouzi Holding Pot, Qing Qianlong, 10.5 cm high, 7.3 cm caliber, 7.5 cm foot diameter
The pot has a round drum belly, ear shaped handle, short DC, and shallow circular feet. Attached is a round cover with a slight bump, and a round bead button is placed on the top of the cover. The entire body is embossed with plum blossoms on the cover and a Ruyi cloud head pattern around the shoulders. The middle part of the abdomen is surrounded by a fine bamboo pattern, which is divided into two parts: the upper part is embossed with 20 seal characters “Shou”, with different fonts; The lower part is embossed with lotus lotus patterns in the pond. The outer sole is stamped with a seal script “made in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty” in six characters and three lines
This pot is a purple sand tea pot customized for the celebration of Emperor Qianlong’s birthday in Yixing. The auspicious and festive decorative design is unconventional, and the skilled and refined shallow relief techniques are as natural and smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water, with an atmospheric and dignified shape. The elegant writing has the characteristics of official kiln porcelain.

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