Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Covered Jars, Qing Dynasty

A pair of sang-de-boeuf glazed covered jars Qing dynasty, 19th…
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A pair of sang-de-boeuf glazed covered jars Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each of squat ovoid form, one covered with a purple streaked glaze, the other with a glaze of deep reddish tone, knopped flat covers en suite, wood stands, 22.5 cm and 23 cm high. Provenance, arch angel Antiques, Hong Kong, 1990s

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  • 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.

  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • 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.