China Qing Dynasty Three Generations Blue and White Porcelain Inkstone │ Four Treasures of the Study Ancient and Elegant Literati

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51617714389_406ede2136_z.jpg China / Qing Dynasty Three Generations / Blue and White Porcelain Bowl / Four Treasures of the Study / Fired / Auspicious / Literati / Antique / Collectible / Ancient and Elegant https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51617921550_978959bcd2_z.jpg Blue and white porcelain inkstones were considered the essence of inkstones by the ancients. Porcelain inkstones are one of the Four Treasures of the Study, used for grinding ink. However, most people at the time treated exquisite porcelain inkstones as collectibles, with very few actually using them for grinding ink. Blue and white porcelain inkstones were most commonly produced during the Qing Dynasty when the craftsmanship reached a mature level. They featured a wide variety of decorative motifs, including landscapes, figures, animals, pavilions, dragons and clouds, flowers and plants, and more. Porcelain inkstones have a mouth that tapers inward, and the ink grinding surface is unglazed to facilitate ink grinding, revealing the original clay color. The base often has feet. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51617052886_5464f02f6e_z.jpg China can be called the "motherland of ceramics," renowned internationally. Among them, blue and white porcelain (full name: white-ground blue-and-white porcelain) is a high-temperature underglaze colored porcelain with blue designs on a white ground. It is known for its warm, elegant, simple, and generous characteristics, holding special significance and value in the history of Chinese ceramic development. Blue and white porcelain has been popular for about 1300 years, evolving from the earliest discovered Tang Dynasty blue and white, which was initially simple and crude. It went through five dynasties: Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Each dynasty's blue and white porcelain showcased its unique characteristics. The Yuan and Ming dynasties were the peak periods for blue and white porcelain development, with not only mature techniques and rich themes but also intricate patterns. Variations in the cobalt pigment also resulted in diverse and captivating appearances. Blue and white porcelain is a type of underglaze decoration. Patterns are painted on the ceramic body with cobalt oxide and then covered with a transparent glaze before being fired in a kiln. At temperatures above 1200 degrees Celsius, the cobalt oxide transforms into a beautiful blue hue. Blue and white porcelain has remained popular and continues to be cherished by collectors both in China and abroad, truly a timeless and fragrant "marvel" in the world of ceramics. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51617052956_8dba498e98_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51617052926_1b4d7bb1ce_z.jpg ◤ Material: Porcelain ◤ Dimensions: Diameter 11.5 cm; Height 5 cm ◤ Weight: 339 g ◤ Price: $9,000 ◤ Origin: China ◤ Quantity: This is a unique piece, a porcelain inkstone with a hundred-year history, worthy of collection by blue and white porcelain enthusiasts. ◤ Care Instructions for Blue and White Porcelain: 1. When washing blue and white porcelain, use handwashing. The porcelain body and glaze are delicate and can be easily scratched. Remember not to use rough cloths to clean, to avoid scratching the surface of the porcelain. 2. When washing porcelain with water, the water temperature should not exceed seventy degrees Celsius, and do not soak the porcelain in hot water for too long, to avoid affecting its appearance. 3. After washing the porcelain, let it air dry naturally or wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not dry it in high-temperature disinfection cabinets or other drying equipment. 4. If there are stains on the porcelain, it is recommended to clean them immediately and not let them remain on the porcelain for extended periods. If the porcelain is stained with tea or coffee, lemon juice or vinegar can be used for cleaning. 5. When washing porcelain in winter, control the water temperature to prevent the porcelain from cracking due to freezing or contact with hot water. It is best to use a wooden or plastic basin when washing porcelain, and avoid using porcelain or cement basins to prevent damage. ※ Antique pieces over ten years old are all unused new items. 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