Porcelain "Sacrificial Blue Sky Ball Vase" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

Porcelain "Sacrificial Blue Sky Ball Vase" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

This vessel shape appeared during the Ming Xuande period, with a large and upright body, a majestic aura, and a sturdy and antique shape. It is named after its round and bulging belly resembling a spherical shape. The sacrificial blue glaze is often used during sacrificial ceremonies, hence it is called sacrificial blue glaze. It is also known as Jilan or Gemstone Blue.
During the reign of Emperor Xuantong of the Qing Dynasty, the currency was Qing Xuantong silver coins

During the reign of Emperor Xuantong of the Qing Dynasty, the currency was Qing Xuantong silver coins

Xuantong Yuanbao was a silver coin minted by Zhang Zhidong, the Governor General of Guangdong and Guangxi, who established a mint in Guangdong, In the center of the coin is the Chinese character "Guangxu Yuanbao", surrounded by nine Chinese characters "Guangdong Province Kuping Seven qian and Three fen", later changed to seven qian and two fen; The back features a coiled dragon pattern and is commonly referred to as "Dragon Ocean" in English. This silver coin not only has high collectible value, but also serves as an important material for studying the history of the Qing Dynasty.