Qing Dynasty Imitation Realgar Glass Vase

Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 'Imitation Realgar'…
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Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 'Imitation Realgar' glass vase, with a slightly spreading lip, cylindrical neck and slightly tapered body, on circular foot, in swirled deep reds and blacks on a pink ground, height 20.5 cm catalogue note: Realgar is a red coloured arsenic sulphide mineral. In china it is known as xionghuang or wuguararang. The glass that imitates realgar started to appear in the palace workshops from the early 18th century. Examples of this glass can be found in the British Museum and in the Qing court collection, Sotheby`s, 8th October 2009, Lots 1801 and 1819, Professor Peter H. Plesch and Mrs Plesch, 8th October 2010, lot 2219, Christies, 14th May 2013, lot 62

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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.

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