Chinese artworks worthy of being Collected
Blue and white porcelain with dragon-shaped pattern
This collection was produced during the Qing dynasty. It is 58.5cm in height, 19.7cm in diameter, and 29 cm in diameter at the bottom. The bottle’s size is very large, and looks dignified. Dragons are printed on the bottle. This bottle was manufactured during the Yongzheng period, but similar products were manufactured in the Qianlong period, so this one is very rare.
Guangling imperial seal
This collection was produced during the Donghan dynasty and unearthed from the Guangling grave in Jiangsu province. The seal intaligo seal script reads “GUANG LING YU XI.” On the top of the imperial seal is a tortoise. The owner of the seal is Liujing, the ninth son of Emperor Guangwu.
Green jade Taotien Huagu
This collection was produced during the Jin dynasty (1644-1911). It is 17 cm high, 8.7cm×7.3cm in diameter, and 6.7cm×5.5cm at the bottom. Today it is in the possession of the National Palace Museum. The Huagu is an imitation of ancient bronze, produced for decoration. This Huagu is divided into three parts: in the middle of it is engraved a Taotie, and other sections feature an engraved acanthus, a unique decoration of the Qing dynasty. This collection has beautiful patterns and fine engravings. It’s a boutique.
