Large Chinese Altar Fruit Late Qing Republic

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Description

A cluster of soft paste peaches in a bowl that has that Kangxi style. The colors of the glazes have … Read more A cluster of soft paste peaches in a bowl that has that Kangxi style. The colors of the glazes have a muted Kangxi feel.

A molded ceramic in the shape of a bowl full of peaches that would be placed on an altar. The glazes are thin and have run giving a sense of fluidity. The glaze has a crackle from time and usage. There is a shallow flat unglazed foot. The base is also unglazed. The ceramic is a pale buff color.

Please note that we are offering a nearly matching cluster of alter fruit that is a bit smaller and in better condition. Please search for “Altar Fruit” within our shop.

MEASUREMENTS

6 ½” (16.5 cm) diameter x 6 ¾” (17.1 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 5.3 oz (1060 g)

CONDITION

There are multiple losses. The tips of 3 of the peaches are chipped. The chips on two of the peaches are minor glaze chips. The one on the third is a bit deeper. than the other two chips. The top peach has a loss where a flower and stem would have been. There is the loss of part of a blue stem near the base and where it attaches to a lower peach. There are glaze chips on the flowers, peach tips (already mentioned), stems, and peach bodies. The damages give it a definite aged appearance.

A great altar fruit to add to your collection and use for display. It would complement a display of Chinese porcelain and other Chinese antiques. See less