Chinese Guan Crackle Glaze Ovoid Vase with Qianlong Mark
A Chinese taste Guan crackle glaze ovoid vase, pale green/bluish celadon, burnt orange foot rim. Underglaze blue six-character Qianlong mark. A dealer's label for John Sparks Ltd in London to the base. Height 7.09 in.
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- Crackles / Cracquelure - In ceramics, crackles may be introduced intentionally during the firing process, as was often the case with Oriental ceramics, and are known as artificial crackles. Natural crackles occur with age, and if the glaze is transparent, may be difficult to detect. Natural crackles may not cover the whole surface of the object and may be uneven in size.
- Crackling and Crackle as a Decorative Technique - Crackle, also known as crackling, is a decorative technique that has been used in China for centuries. It is believed to have originated during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) and was primarily used in the production of ceramics, lacquerware, and furniture. The crackling effect was achieved by applying a glaze or lacquer that was formulated to crack during firing, creating a crackled pattern on the surface of the item.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD), crackle became a highly sought-after decorative technique, and it was used to create intricate and beautiful designs on ceramics and lacquer ware.
In Western decorative arts, crackle / crackling came into use during the Art Nouveau movement in the late 19th and early 20th century. The crackling effect was used to create a sense of movement and fluidity in the design of Art Nouveau pieces.
It was also used in the 1920s and 1930s during the Art Deco movement. - Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
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- Chinese ceramics, decoration - celadon, vases 293
- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period
