K20 A “Beehive” clair de lune water pot, 19th century

Description

Description:   Chinese porcelain water pot of beehive form, covered with a “Clair de Lune” glaze. There are the so-called “Pig bristle” holes both on the Clair de lune glaze and on the white glaze of the base.

Dating:  The water pot is safely dated to the 19^th century, although bearing the underglaze Kangxi mark and showing the “Pig bristles” holes and the smooth white paste, all typical of the 18^th century.

Size:  6.6 cm diameter

Provenance:  Antiquarian market.

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