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Oxblood Red Glazed Chinese Melon Jar

$680per item
£515.97per item
€589.96per item
CA$949.78per item
A$1,056.02per item
CHF 551.40per item
MX$12,854.35per item
NOK 7,035.57per item
SEK 6,592per item
DKK 4,403.01per item
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About the Item

The melon shape is respected by the Chinese not only as a form but as a symbol for proliferation. These contemporary ceramics call back to the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279) when artisans focused their efforts on the art of monochrome glazes. The vase's deep, rich red glaze is often called "sang-de-boeuf" or "oxblood" in the West. The art of creating this particular glaze, which was notoriously difficult to achieve, was lost for centuries but revived in the 18th century, when the imperial court commissioned potters to recover the technique.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CJKA0111stDibs: LU820016108441

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