Qianlong Period Tea-Leaf-Mottled Glazed Square Zun with Tubular Handles (18th Century, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period)

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Dimensions: Height 34 cm (13.4 inches, 1.12 feet); Mouth width 12 cm (4.7 inches, 0.39 feet). An 18th-century Qing dynasty Qianlong period antique-style porcelain piece. Condition and Provenance: Excellent condition. The vessel is intact, without cracks, chips, or missing parts. The glaze is well-preserved, exhibiting natural kiln variations. The tubular handles, rim, square foot, and mark are clearly visible. Provenance: Private collection, Texas, USA. Description: This Qianlong period square vase with tea-spot glaze is a Qing dynasty court-style porcelain piece, its design inspired by ancient bronze ritual vessels. It features a square body, straight neck, symmetrical tubular handles, rounded shoulders decorated with raised horizontal dividing lines, and a square foot. The overall shape is fluid and proportionally balanced, exhibiting a strong architectural aesthetic. The vase's form imitates ancient bronze pots and ewers, reflecting the Qing dynasty's admiration for classical elegance and exquisite court decoration. The entire piece is covered in a rich, warm, brownish-gold glaze, dotted with delicate yellowish-brown and dark green spots, showcasing the classic "crab green" and "eel yellow" kiln colors of Qing dynasty tea-spot glazes. The glaze is thick and smooth with a soft luster, naturally thinning at the edges to subtly reveal the reddish-brown body. The interior is glazed, and the square base bears a traditional red seal script mark. This piece is magnificent in form, modeled after ancient bronze vessels, and its exquisite glaze treatment makes it a perfect embodiment of the elegant taste and superb craftsmanship of Qing dynasty decorative porcelain.

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