The Doucai Face Puwen Four Series Garlic Appreciation Bottle is an antique artwork with great artistic value and historical value. The bottom of this collection is the Qianlong year of the Qing Dynasty, 30cm high, 21cm in diameter, unique in shape, exquisite in ornamentation, is the representative work of Doucai porcelain in the Qianlong period.
Doucai porcelain is one of the ancient Chinese porcelain, named after the decorative technique of combining underglaze blue and white and overglaze color. Doucai porcelain reached its peak in the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, and also developed during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. This Doucai face Puwen four-series garlic vase is one of the outstanding representatives of Doucai porcelain in the Qianlong period.
The shape of this bottle is unique, with a garlic bottle mouth, a long neck, a round belly, and a circle foot. The mouth of the bottle is slightly skimmed outward, shaped like garlic, so it is called a garlic bottle. This kind of shape is more common in Qing Dynasty porcelain and has high artistic value. The body of the bottle is painted with a Doucai face pattern, which is a typical decoration of Doucai porcelain in the Qianlong period. The face pattern is based on the face of the character, and through delicate brushstrokes and color matching, the vivid expression and demeanor of the character are displayed. This kind of ornamentation is relatively rare in porcelain and has high artistic value.
In terms of craftsmanship, this vase adopts a combination of underglaze blue and white and overglaze painting. Underglaze blue and white is one of the main decorative techniques of Doucai porcelain, which is made by painting blue and white patterns on the porcelain body, then covering it with transparent glaze, and firing at high temperatures. Overglaze painting is made by painting various colors on the surface of porcelain that has been fired, and then firing it at a low temperature. This decorative technique makes this vase rich in color and layered, and has high artistic value.
The bottom of this reward bottle is made in the Qianlong year of the Qing Dynasty, indicating the age and historical background of its production. The Qianlong period was the prosperous period of the Qing Dynasty, and culture and art flourished. Emperor Qianlong himself also liked to collect works of art and had extremely high requirements for porcelain production. Therefore, the porcelain production process of this period reached its peak, not only with beautiful shapes and exquisite ornamentation, but also with exquisite craftsmanship and skillful craftsmanship.
In addition, this vase also has a certain historical value. It has witnessed the development process of Doucai porcelain in the Qianlong period and the exquisite craftsmanship of the production process. At the same time, it also reflects the aesthetic concepts and cultural background of the society at that time. By studying this vase, we can better understand the craftsmanship, artistic style, and cultural connotation of ancient Chinese porcelain.
Overall, this Doucai Face Puwen Four Series Garlic Appreciation Bottle is a precious work of art and historical relic. It not only has a unique artistic charm and high artistic value, but also has a certain historical value and cultural connotation. By studying this collection, we can better understand the craftsmanship, artistic style, and cultural background of ancient Chinese porcelain.