A Chinese Purple-Glazed Molded Figural Box
Qing dynasty(1644-1912) ; A Chinese purple-glazed molded ceramic box, likely dating to the late Qing dynasty, the cover finely modeled in low relief with a figural scene of two scholars beneath a pavilion, surrounded by swirling cloud and textile pattern borders. The deep, glossy purple glaze pools richly in the recessed areas, highlighting the molded details and giving the surface an almost lacquer-like sheen.The base is similarly covered in a dark purple glaze with an unglazed footring showing the reddish buff body beneath. The sides of the box bear additional molded decoration echoing the cloud and drapery motifs of the cover.Purple-glazed molded boxes of this type were produced in southern Chinese kilns during the 19th century and often served as scholar’s desk containers or decorative storage.Diameter: 4 inches; Height: 2 inches.
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Surface wear and minor glaze scratches consistent with age.
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Qing dynasty(1644-1912) ; A Chinese purple-glazed molded ceramic box, likely dating to the late Qing dynasty, the cover finely modeled in low relief with a figural scene of two scholars beneath a pavilion, surrounded by swirling cloud and textile pattern borders. The deep, glossy purple glaze pools richly in the recessed areas, highlighting the molded details and giving the surface an almost lacquer-like sheen.The base is similarly covered in a dark purple glaze with an unglazed footring showing the reddish buff body beneath. The sides of the box bear additional molded decoration echoing the cloud and drapery motifs of the cover.Purple-glazed molded boxes of this type were produced in southern Chinese kilns during the 19th century and often served as scholar’s desk containers or decorative storage.Diameter: 4 inches; Height: 2 inches.
Condition
Surface wear and minor glaze scratches consistent with age.
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