Xiangsheng Porcelain Conch

[Like Living Porcelain Conch]

Like Living Porcelain Conch, Qianlong, Qing Dynasty, height 5.3 cm, length 9 cm, width 6 cm
This is a bionic porcelain imitation of natural conch, with a smooth inner wall and pastel decoration on the outer wall, achieving a realistic appearance
Xiangsheng porcelain is a porcelain made by craftsmen from Jingdezhen Imperial Ware Factory using porcelain clay to imitate various animal and plant images in nature, such as walnuts, lotus seeds, dates, chestnuts, peanuts, water chestnut, pomegranate crabs, and conches. Because the glaze color and shape have reached a realistic level, it is known as Xiangsheng porcelain. The best products are those from the Qianlong Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty
The innovative style of Xiangsheng porcelain is one of the significant symbols of the successful modeling of porcelain during the Qianlong period. It is a high-level display and ornamental product specially produced for the court, so it is even more precious.