Chinese Porcelain Drum Stool with Auspicious Symbols, Late Qing Dynasty

A Chinese porcelain Drum-Form stool, late Qing, early 20th…
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A Chinese porcelain Drum-Form stool, late Qing, early 20th century decorated in overglaze polychrome enamels with auspicious objects including bats, pierced double-coins and central 'Shou' medallions surrounded by an interlocking fret pattern bordered at the top by alternating bands of peaches, bosses and diaper patterns. Height 47 cm, diameter: 37 cm

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  • Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.

  • Overglaze on Porcelain - Overglaze decoration on porcelain refers to a decorative technique where designs are painted onto a fired and glazed porcelain surface, and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the decorative design onto the glaze surface. This technique allows for a wide range of colors and intricate designs that would not be possible with underglaze decoration, which is applied before the glaze is fired.
  • Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
  • 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.

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