Carmine Red Glaze General Jar
Customization period: 15-30 days
Carmine Red Glaze General Jar
Sale price$382
Carmine Red Glaze General Jar
Customization period: 15-30 days
Carmine Red Glaze General Jar
Customization period: 15-30 days
Author: Dayatang
Material: Porcelain
Specifications: Mouth diameter: 6.8cm Abdominal diameter: 12.3cm; Height: 17.8cm
Author: Dayatang
Material: Porcelain
Specifications: Mouth diameter: 6.8cm Abdominal diameter: 12.3cm; Height: 17.8cm
The production of General Jars is extremely challenging, yet the results are breathtakingly beautiful. They were so beloved that emperors of various dynasties could hardly bear to part with them. The General Jar marked the rise of porcelain "with a story to tell," gradually captivating the world with its charm.
Besides General Jars, porcelain jars of many other shapes are also widely adored. This particular jar features an exquisitely delicate and elegant form that is utterly endearing. It has a short neck, full shoulders, a rounded body, a tapering foot, and a ring base. It comes with a lid topped with a conical, straw-hat shaped finial. Its 造型 is charmingly naive, gracefully lovely, and holds exceptional aesthetic and collectible value.
Carmine Red Porcelain
Carmine red porcelain is a renowned variety of colored glaze porcelain, highly acclaimed for its unique hue and exquisite craftsmanship.
Legend has it that rouge originated in the Shang Dynasty, made by women of the Yan region from the condensed juice of red and blue flowers, hence its name. It gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty, as vividly depicted in the verse "Three thousand palace ladies with rouged faces".
When this carmine hue is applied to porcelain, it exudes an even more delicate and noble charm. Its elegance lends it a pure, cool-toned beauty reminiscent of a lady's complexion—so captivating that one can never tire of gazing upon it.
Exceptional porcelain art possesses spirit and soul. To capture the enchanting allure of carmine red in a work is the most stringent requirement and test for porcelain artisans.
Origin and Development
Carmine red glaze was first created in the late Kangxi period. It is a low-temperature red glaze introduced from Europe, then known as "foreign golden red" or "western red". The firing reached its peak in both refinement and production volume during the Yongzheng reign. After the Qianlong period and until the late Qing Dynasty, the glaze quality gradually declined.
Carmine red glaze was first created in the late Kangxi period. It is a low-temperature red glaze introduced from Europe, then known as "foreign golden red" or "western red". The firing reached its peak in both refinement and production volume during the Yongzheng reign. After the Qianlong period and until the late Qing Dynasty, the glaze quality gradually declined.
Coloration Principle
Carmine red is a low-temperature red glaze fired with gold as the colorant, typically at temperatures between 800°C and 850°C. Gold exists in the glaze in a colloidal state, resulting in a pinkish tone after low-temperature firing. Depending on the depth of color, it can be classified into "carmine purple", "carmine water", and "pale pink".
Carmine red is a low-temperature red glaze fired with gold as the colorant, typically at temperatures between 800°C and 850°C. Gold exists in the glaze in a colloidal state, resulting in a pinkish tone after low-temperature firing. Depending on the depth of color, it can be classified into "carmine purple", "carmine water", and "pale pink".
Craftsmanship
Typically, a refined white porcelain body is first fired. The glaze slurry is then evenly applied to the body using a spraying or blowing technique, before being fired in a low-temperature kiln. This application method ensures a uniform and delicate glaze layer. Due to the thinness of the glaze, extremely high requirements are placed on the quality of the porcelain body.
Typically, a refined white porcelain body is first fired. The glaze slurry is then evenly applied to the body using a spraying or blowing technique, before being fired in a low-temperature kiln. This application method ensures a uniform and delicate glaze layer. Due to the thinness of the glaze, extremely high requirements are placed on the quality of the porcelain body.
Form Characteristics
Carmine red porcelain is primarily used for small objects such as small bowls, vases, high-foot cups, and chrysanthemum-petal dishes. Most pieces feature a white glaze on the interior and carmine red on the exterior; examples with carmine red on both sides are extremely rare. The porcelain body is lightweight, delicate, and elegant, with beautifully curved contours.
Carmine red porcelain is primarily used for small objects such as small bowls, vases, high-foot cups, and chrysanthemum-petal dishes. Most pieces feature a white glaze on the interior and carmine red on the exterior; examples with carmine red on both sides are extremely rare. The porcelain body is lightweight, delicate, and elegant, with beautifully curved contours.
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