A turquoise glazed compressed water pot. Kangxi

Of compressed form, and enameled with a bright turquoise glazed. The back is glazed.

COUNTRY : China

PERIOD : Kangxi period (1662-1722) or Yongzheng period (1723-1735)

MATIERIAL : Porcelain

SIZE : 3.93 in. x 1.57 in. (10 cm x 4 cm)

REFERENCE : D902

PROVENANCE : Dupuy & Saqué, Paris

STATUT : available

Additonal informations :

During the 17th and 18th centuries in China, water pots were essential tools used by scholars in their study. Water was needed to dissolve ink for calligraphy and painting, so containers like water pots were used to hold and pour water for these purposes.

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A turquoise glazed compressed water pot. Kangxi

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