Chinese art Ceramic - Yunyao incense burner - Qing Dynasty (1644-

Incense burner Junyao with bubble ceramic splashes in violet. Qing Dynasty incense burner (or possibly Yuan) with light blue glaze and magnificent purple pigment. Ornamented on the sides with two brown taotie masks. Animal-ear-shaped handles are perfectly integrated into the glaze, reflecting the characteristic features of Song Dynasty Northern Jun ware ceramics. Far from being a simple application of different glazes, the captivating violet-and-blue color combination observed on this incense burner is actually a complex and unpredictable optical illusion. The bright sky-blue background does not come from a pigment, but from an optical illusion that imitates the color of the sky: microscopic glass droplets form during glaze firing and then diffuse the blue light. The vibrant purplish-red flashes are obtained by applying copper-based pigments, which fuse into the milky sky-blue background that has dried before being fired in a reducing kiln. Copper-rich pigment is extremely difficult to master during firing, and as a result, its outcome is unpredictable, making preconceived patterns practically impossible and turning every Jun ceramic into a unique abstract work of art. Dynasty: Qing (1644/1912) or possibly Yuan Dynasty Dimensions: Diameter 12.3 cm - Height 11.2 cm - In perfect condition Provenance: Germany, H.R.Y. gallery. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days. All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

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