Qing Kangxi Blue-and-White Dragon Pattern Appreciation Vase – A Treasured Piece from the Imperial Kiln
[Inheritance of the Imperial Kiln, Relics of a Flourishing Era]
This is a blue-and-white dragon pattern appreciation vase crafted in the imperial kiln during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. It stands as a classic masterpiece from the peak period in the history of Chinese ceramics. As a prized category within the imperial porcelain system, this vase adheres to the strict production standards of the Kangxi imperial kiln, seamlessly integrating craftsmanship aesthetics with imperial grandeur. It serves as a precious carrier of Eastern ceramic art and historical culture.
[The Beauty of the Vessel Shape: A Model of Imperial Kiln Style]
The vase features the classic “appreciation vase” shape. It has a flared mouth that slopes outward, a slender and elegant neck, a well – rounded and plump shoulder, a gracefully contoured abdomen, and a stable circular foot. The overall lines of the vessel are smooth and well – proportioned, with a harmonious ratio, perfectly embodying the characteristics of Kangxi imperial kiln porcelain, which is “neat, delicate, stately, and elegant”. The porcelain body is firm, fine, and dense, with a moderate thickness. It feels as smooth and gentle as jade to the touch. The glaze surface is clear, bright, and has a slight bluish tint in the white, presenting the typical texture of “glutinous rice porcelain body”, ranking among the top – notch in imperial kiln porcelain.
[The Charm of Blue-and-White: A Paragon of Kangxi Blue-and-White Ware]
The entire vase is decorated with blue – and – white patterns. The underglaze pigment uses the most precious “Zhejiang pigment” of that time. The color is rich, bright, and distinct in depth and shade, creating a three – dimensional effect similar to “five – colored blue – and – white”. The blue color of the pigment is deep, stable, and solemn. The dark parts are as black as ink, while the light parts are as pale as cyan. The color spreads naturally without any bleeding, perfectly demonstrating the peak skill of “five – colored blue – and – white” in the Kangxi era.
[The Majesty of the Dragon Pattern: A Symbol of Royal Authority]
The main decoration on the vase features multiple auspicious dragons coiling and leaping amidst the clouds. The dragon heads are imposing, with wide – open eyes, antlers like a deer, and claws like an eagle. The scales are fine, clear, and the whiskers flutter vividly. The dragon bodies are strong and powerful. Some dragons are raising their heads and soaring into the sky, while others are diving down to play with the pearls, full of dynamic energy and magnificent momentum. Complemented by intertwined cloud patterns, the clouds are layered, and the lines are smooth, contrasting and complementing the dragon patterns, forming an auspicious meaning of “dragons soaring in the sea of clouds, bringing all blessings”. The patterns are exquisitely painted, with delicate and vigorous brushstrokes. The starting and ending of each stroke are neat and precise, showing the proficient “iron – wire drawing” technique of the imperial kiln painters.
[Imperial Kiln Craftsmanship: The Pinnacle of Refinement]
As a product of the Kangxi imperial kiln, this vase has gone through dozens of processes from material selection to firing:
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Porcelain Body Material: It uses the “Kaolin clay” unique to Jingdezhen. After repeated washing and refining, the porcelain body is ensured to be pure and fine.
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Glaze Material: The “lime – alkali glaze” specially used in the imperial kiln is adopted. The glaze surface is hard, bright, and has high transparency, perfectly integrating with the blue – and – white pigment.
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Firing Process: The “double – firing” technique is employed. First, the body is biscuit – fired. Then, after applying glaze and painting the patterns, it is fired in the kiln under a high – temperature reducing flame. The temperature is precisely controlled to ensure stable color development of the blue – and – white and a flawless glaze surface. Each process is strictly supervised by the supervisors of the imperial kiln factory, reflecting the supreme quality of “royal exclusive supply”.
[Collectible Value: A Microcosm of a Millennium – Old Ceramic History]
The Kangxi reign was the golden age of Qing Dynasty ceramic art. Imperial kiln porcelain has always been regarded as a “hard currency” in the collection market due to its limited production and exquisite craftsmanship. This blue – and – white dragon pattern appreciation vase:
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Historical Value: It carries the cultural atmosphere of the prosperous Kangxi era and witnesses the peak period in the history of Chinese ceramics.
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Artistic Value: The vessel shape, glaze color, and patterns are all standard models of the imperial kiln, showing the unique charm of Eastern aesthetics.
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Scarcity: After hundreds of years of circulation, very few imperial kiln porcelains have been completely preserved to this day. This piece is of “treasured – level” and has extremely high potential for appreciation. Whether it is for private collection, museum display, or high – end space decoration, it can demonstrate the owner’s in – depth understanding of Eastern culture and artistic taste.
[Condition of the Collection and Purchase Notes]
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Appearance: The entire vessel is well – preserved. The glaze surface is smooth and clean, the blue – and – white color is full, the patterns are clear without peeling, and there are no cracks on the foot of the porcelain body (please refer to the pictures and the attached inspection report for specific details).
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Authentication: It comes with a dating report issued by a professional ceramic appraisal institution, ensuring its imperial kiln origin and historical authenticity.
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Packaging and Shipping: It is packed in a special shock – proof and moisture – proof package and comes with insured shipping services to ensure the safe arrival of the collection.
This Qing Kangxi blue – and – white dragon pattern imperial kiln appreciation vase is not only a ceramic art piece but also a frozen moment of history and an ode to Eastern civilization. We sincerely invite connoisseurs to collect it and forge a cultural bond spanning three centuries.
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清康熙青花龍紋賞瓶 – 官窯珍藏級
【御窯傳承 盛世遺珍】
本品為清代康熙年間官窯所制青花龍紋賞瓶，屬於中國陶瓷史上鼎盛時期的經典之作。作為皇家用瓷體系中的珍藏級品類，此瓶承襲了康熙官窯嚴苛的製作標準，集工藝美學與皇家氣度於一身，是東方陶瓷藝術與歷史文化的珍貴載體。
【器型之美：典範官窯制式】
瓶身採用經典「賞瓶」造型，撇口外侈，細頸修長，豐肩圓潤，收腹緩急得宜，圈足穩重。整器線條流暢勻稱，比例協調，體現康熙官窯「規整秀麗，端莊典雅」的器型特點。胎質堅密細膩，胎骨厚重適中，觸感溫潤如玉；釉面瑩潔透亮，白中泛青，呈典型「糯米胎」質感，為官窯瓷器中之上乘。
【青花之韻：康熙青花典範】
全器以青花為飾，釉下彩料選用當時最為名貴的「浙料」，发色濃艷明快，深淺層次分明，呈現「青花五彩」之立體效果。青花色澤幽藍穩重，濃處如墨，淡處似青，暈染自然，無暈散之弊，完美展現康熙朝青花「料分五色」的技藝巔峰。
【龍紋之威：皇家權威象徵】
瓶身主飾多條祥龍，盤旋騰躍於雲海之間。龍首威嚴，雙目圓睜，鹿角�鷹爪，鱗片細密清晰，須鬣飄灑生動；龍身矯健有力，或昂首騰空，或俯衝戲珠，動態十足，氣勢磅礡。輔以纏枝雲紋，雲朵層疊，線條流暢，與龍紋相互映襯，構成「龍騰雲海，萬福攸同」的吉祥寓意。紋飾繪工精湛，筆觸細膩遒勁，起筆收筆利落，顯示官窯畫師嫻熟的「鐵線描」技藝。
【官窯工藝：千錘百煉的極致】
作為康熙官窯製品，本品從選料至燒成歷經數十道工序：
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胎土：採用景德鎮特產「高嶺土」，經反覆淘洗提煉，確保胎質純淨細密；
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釉料：使用官窯專用「石灰鹼釉」，釉面堅硬光亮，透視度高，與青花料完美融合；
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燒制：採用「二次燒成」工藝，先素燒胎體，再施釉繪彩後入窯高溫還原焰燒制，溫度控制精準，確保青花发色穩定，釉面無瑕疵。 每一道工序皆由禦窯廠監造官嚴格把關，體現「皇家專供」的至尊品質。
【收藏價值：千年陶瓷史的縮影】
康熙朝是清代陶瓷藝術的黃金時代，官窯瓷器因產量稀少、工藝精湛，向來被視為收藏市場的「硬通貨」。此件青花龍紋賞瓶：
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歷史價值：承載康熙盛世的文化氣息，見證中國陶瓷史上的巔峰時期；
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藝術價值：器型、釉色、紋飾皆為官窯標準範本，展現東方審美的獨特魅力；
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稀缺性：官窯瓷器歷經數百年流傳，完整保存至今者寥寥無幾，本品屬「珍藏級」，具極高增值潛力。 無論作為私人收藏、博物館陳列，或高端空間裝飾，皆能彰顯主人對東方文化的深層理解與藝術品味。
【藏品狀況與購藏須知】
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品相：整器保存完好，釉面光潔，青花发色飽滿，紋飾清晰無剝落，胎足無裂痕（具體細節請參考圖片及附屬檢測報告）。
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認證：附專業陶瓷鑒定機構出具的年代鑒定報告，確保官窯屬性與歷史真偽。
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包裝與運輸：採用防震防潮特製包裝，配備保險運輸服務，確保藏品安全抵達。
此件清康熙青花龍紋官窯賞瓶，不僅是一件陶瓷藝術品，更是一段凝固的歷史，一曲東方文明的頌歌。誠邀識者珍藏，締結跨越三百年的文化緣分。
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