Bright glazed red jade teapot spring vase

Bright glazed red jade teapot spring vase

The Yuhu Spring Vase, also known as the Yuhu Appreciation Vase, is a typical shape of Chinese porcelain. It is widely popular in various regions and has been used for a long time. After the Song Dynasty, it was fired in kilns in various places throughout history. Its shape evolved from the water purification bottle in Tang Dynasty temples. The basic form is a curved mouth, thin neck, hanging abdomen, and circular feet. It is a type of bottle with a soft curved outline.
Tianqiu Bottle, a Five Colored Public Case Figure of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Tianqiu Bottle, a Five Colored Public Case Figure of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

The function of the Tianqiu vase in the Qing Dynasty was to display porcelain. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Tianqiu vases were fired, but they were mainly popular during the Yongzheng and Qianlong dynasties. They were mostly fired by royal kiln factories for display in the palace and reward to ministers. In the early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi and Yongzheng had relatively thick and short necks, and the mouth was mostly straight. Moreover, the height of the Tianqiu vase was around 50-60cm.