A fine copper-red-glazed vase, yuhuchunping, Seal mark and period of Qianlong | 清乾隆 紅釉玉壺春瓶 《大清乾隆年製》款

An English private collection, acquired in Hong Kong, 1980s.

Vermeer & Griggs Asian Art, Atlanta (label).

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英國私人收藏，1980年得於香港

Vermeer & Griggs Asian Art，亞特蘭大（標籤）

This vase is notable for its vibrant copper-red glaze and its even tone which accentuates the graceful curves of its elegant form. A notoriously difficult pigment to fire, the use of copper was largely abandoned after the 15th century as the slightest irregularity in any stage of the production resulted in an undesirable and uneven color. Yet, with the technical advances made at the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen from the early Qing dynasty onwards, by the Qianlong reign, potters were able to accomplish a previously unattained command over the pigment to successfully create a number of monochrome vessels with a strong and even red tone, such as the present vase.

A closely related Qianlong copper-red yuhuchunping from the Cadel collection was sold in our New York rooms, 21st March 2023, lot 15. Compare also another sold in our London rooms, 11th May 2022, lot 7.