A coral-red enamelled tripod incense burner,
清雍正 珊瑚紅釉沖天耳三足爐 《雍正年製》款
This Yongzheng period coral-red enamelled tripod incense burner exemplifies the refined aesthetic and technical mastery of Qing imperial porcelain, with its shallow bombé form balanced on three short feet and paired loop handles showcasing elegant proportions. The vibrant coral-red glaze, evenly applied to the exterior and narrowly extending along the interior rim, contrasts beautifully with the crackled white interior, while the base bears an underglaze blue four-character Yongzheng reign mark within a recessed medallion. Accompanied by a fitted wood stand, this vessel represents the height of Qing monochrome glaze innovation and the imperial workshops' pursuit of chromatic perfection during the early eighteenth century.
- Medium
- of shallow bombé form, resting on three short feet and surmounted by a pair of loop handles, evenly applied with a rich coral-red glaze on the exterior extending in a narrow band around the interior rim, the interior left white with a network of faint crackles, the base with a small recessed medallion glazed in white and bearing a four-character reign mark in underglaze blue, wood stand
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
Lot 803
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