A large circular lidded box, in overglaze enamel, with a metal…
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A large circular lidded box, in overglaze enamel, with a metal rim and handles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, shallow fluting around the body with characteristic metal around the rim, finely painted with 100 boys pattern playing in a garden note: The Royal Court of Vietnam ordered ceramics in large quantities from China and dictated the design. Provenance: Acquired in Hanoi, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s. Condition: A star crack inside the base of the box, height 20 cm, diameter 20 cm, height 20 cm, depth cm

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  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Overglaze on Porcelain - Overglaze decoration on porcelain refers to a decorative technique where designs are painted onto a fired and glazed porcelain surface, and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the decorative design onto the glaze surface. This technique allows for a wide range of colors and intricate designs that would not be possible with underglaze decoration, which is applied before the glaze is fired.

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