Qing Dynasty Sacrificial Red Glazed Long Neck Water Chestnut Vase With Bamboo Joint Moldings

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Dimensions: 17 cm (6.69 in) in height, 3.7 cm (1.46 in) in diameter at the mouth, 17th-19th century. Condition and Provenance: This vase is in excellent condition overall, without minor cracks, chipped rims, dents, or signs of later repairs. The body is covered in a sacrificial red glaze, with a smooth and even texture, bearing only a small amount of fine natural dust accumulated over centuries, without large areas of glaze peeling or body defects. The inner edge of the mouth is raised. The bamboo-shaped decoration on the middle of the long neck is smooth and clear, with full and rounded curves. The rounded lower body has a soft and rounded contour, and the glaze has a restrained and delicate luster. The foot shows natural wear, and the white glaze on the bottom is decorated with double-layered blue concentric circles. The bottom is scattered with kiln firing marks and ancient soil marks, all signs of original firing and long-term circulation. There are no polished or forged marks on the bottom. From a senior private collector in California, USA, specializing in Ming and Qing imperial porcelain. Description: This is a classic monochrome porcelain vase from the Qing Dynasty, an elegant antique vessel used for flower arranging in ancient palaces and studies. The vase's outline is composed of an outward-flaring mouth, a long, bamboo-joint-shaped neck, a rounded body, and a shallow, ring-shaped foot. The transitions between these parts are smooth and harmonious, with perfectly balanced proportions. The small mouth, resembling a miniature, has its rim thinly smoothed with clean clay. The inner wall is glazed with a pure, soft white glaze, creating a striking contrast with the rich red outer glaze. The slender neck is straight and upright, decorated with raised bamboo-joint patterns in the middle, resembling tender bamboo shoots, showcasing refined scholarly elegance. The neck tapers naturally at the top and bottom, with straight, flowing lines free of distortion. The body is covered with a thick, sacrificial red glaze. The entire vase is glazed in a rich, deep maroon hue, with a smooth, glossy surface that exudes a soft sheen. The red glaze is uniformly colored, with almost no color difference, gray spots, or glaze drop imperfections. Only a few scattered kiln spots are natural kiln marks formed during the high-temperature firing process, a true characteristic of Qing dynasty porcelain. The foot rim is cut from finely dried clay, with the inner ring glazed in white and decorated with two thin blue concentric circles. Small, original firing dark spots and light brown rust are scattered across the white glaze. The clay base has not been artificially polished or repaired, preserving the original glaze structure intact. This bottle integrates three core techniques of Qing dynasty porcelain: high-quality monochrome glaze firing, bamboo-inspired design, and the traditional water chestnut shape. A perfectly glazed, undamaged bamboo-shaped bottle is extremely rare in today's antique porcelain market. It possesses multi-layered value, including ceramic craftsmanship research, classical interior decoration aesthetics, and antique investment collection, making it a top-tier collectible among Qing dynasty monochrome porcelain.

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