Qing Dynasty Polychrome Brush Pot with Deity Figure

• Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
  
  

• Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
• Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period - Daoguang mark 185
• Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille rose, fencai, yangcai, other 1,370
• Chinese ceramics, item type
  • figurines 1,568
  • pot pourri and jars 1,315
• Chinese scholar's desk accessories
  • Chinese scholar's brush pots, other woods 124
  • Chinese scholar's brush pots, porcelain and pottery 245