A turquoise glazed compressed water pot. Kangxi
Of compressed form, and enameled with a bright turquoise glazed. The back is glazed.
- Country:
- China
- Period :
- Kangxi period (1662-1722) or Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Dimension:
- 3.93 in. x 1.57 in. (10 cm x 4 cm)
- Reference :
- D902
- Status:
- available
Provenance
Dupuy & Saqué, Paris
Notice
During the 17th and 18th centuries in China, water pots were essential tools used by scholars in their study. Water was needed to dissolve ink for calligraphy and painting, so containers like water pots were used to hold and pour water for these purposes.
