Bottle Traced in Gold and Silver
Eggshell China
Celadon Begonia-Shaped Bowl
Painted Pottery |
By Jingdezhen Kiln of the Qianlong Reign, Qing Dynasty In addition to extraordinary characteristics in shape, color and decoration, this bottle was manufactured with fine and smooth paste, and the craftsmanship was exquisite. As for the motif, there are various patterns, including images of peaches and other fruits, all painted in different colors. Inside the pedestal were inscriptions in regular script: "Manufactured in the 48th year during the Reign of Qianlong". |
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