Qing Dynasty Butter Glaze Garlic Head Bottle | An Elegant Scholar’s Item with Ancient Glaze, a Classic Collectible Porcelain of the Qing Dynasty
Product Overview
This is a butter glaze garlic head bottle fired during the Qing Dynasty, a classic decorative item in traditional Chinese porcelain. The entire bottle body presents a warm butter – like color. The glaze surface flows naturally, showing an ancient and simple texture that comes from years of precipitation. The elegant and dignified shape of the bottle reflects the aesthetic pursuit of porcelain – making techniques in the Qing Dynasty. As an antique passed down through generations, it is in good condition and serves as a tangible witness to understand the folk porcelain – making style and Eastern classical aesthetics of the Qing Dynasty.
Craft Features
1. Traditional Butter Glaze Craft
It uses the traditional glaze formula of the Qing Dynasty and is fired in a high – temperature reducing flame. The glaze color shows a natural yellow – brown tone, similar to the warm texture of melted butter. On the glaze surface, fine ice – crack patterns and iron – based crystal spots can be seen, which are natural aging marks formed over a hundred years and not deliberately imitated later. The glaze layer evenly covers the bottle body with a proper thickness. Under the light, it shows a gentle translucency, revealing the unique charm of traditional glazes.
2. Classic Garlic Head Bottle Shape
It follows the standard shape of the garlic head bottle in the Qing Dynasty: the bottle mouth shrinks like a garlic head, the neck is long and straight, the abdomen is round and full, and the foot is slightly flared. The overall line from the bottle mouth to the foot presents a rhythm of “constriction – expansion – constriction”, with a harmonious proportion and a graceful curve. The simple shape, without excessive decoration, reflects the aesthetic concept of “simplicity is elegance” in the Qing Dynasty and is a classic choice for study decoration and elegant playthings.
3. Hand – Thrown Pottery Technique
The bottle body is formed by the traditional hand – thrown pottery technique. The wall of the bottle is of uniform thickness, and the arc transitions naturally without the stiffness of machine – made products. The connection between the neck and the abdomen has a smooth line. The foot is carefully trimmed, with a flat ring foot and no burrs when touched, demonstrating the proficient skills of the folk kiln workers in the Qing Dynasty.
Design Highlights
1.Aesthetic of Shape: Eastern Philosophy in Lines
The shape of the garlic head bottle originated from ancient Chinese bronzes and developed into a classic style of porcelain in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ratio of the neck length to the abdomen diameter of this bottle is about 1:1.5, which conforms to the golden ratio, giving a sense of stability and liveliness visually. Whether viewed from the front or the side, it presents a symmetrical and balanced beauty, reflecting the cultural connotations of “harmony” and “uprightness” in Eastern aesthetics.
2.Glaze Color Mood: A Natural Poem of Time
Different from the delicate and magnificent official kiln porcelain, the butter glaze color of this bottle shows the simple texture of folk kiln porcelain. The fine cracks and color variations on the glaze surface formed over time are like the “halo – dyeing” effect in Chinese landscape paintings, presenting different visual experiences with the change of light angles, evoking the aesthetic taste of Qing Dynasty scholars who pursued “understanding the principles through observing things”.
Collection Value
1.Historical and Cultural Value
As a practical decorative porcelain from the late Qing Dynasty (around the 19th century), it witnessed the state of folk handicrafts during the transition period of traditional Chinese porcelain – making from its peak. It is a valuable physical material for studying the aesthetics and lifestyle of the middle and lower – class society in the Qing Dynasty and has certain historical and documentary value.
2.Potential for Study Collection
In recent years, high – quality folk kiln porcelain of the Qing Dynasty has been highly favored by collectors in the Oriental antique market due to its “high cost – effectiveness and strong authenticity”. This bottle has a classic shape, a unique glaze color, and is well – preserved without obvious damage. It is suitable as an entry – level antique collection or as a cultural decoration in a study or tea – drinking space to enhance the historical sense of the space.
Display Suggestions
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Study Display: Place it on the desk or a curio cabinet, paired with inkstones, pen holders and other study utensils to create a traditional scholarly atmosphere of “qin, qi, shu, hua” (guqin, go, calligraphy, and painting).
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Living Room Decoration: Match it with Chinese – style furniture (such as rosewood or padauk furniture) and use it as a visual focus in the space to show the Oriental aesthetic taste.
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Tea – Drinking Space Embellishment: Place it on the tea table or in a tea shed and insert a small amount of dried flowers (such as plum blossoms or pine branches) to reflect the quiet mood of “the unity of Zen and tea”.
Collection and Maintenance Tips
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Environmental Requirements: It is recommended to store it in an environment with a temperature of 15 – 25℃ and a relative humidity of 50% – 60%, avoiding direct sunlight and sharp temperature differences.
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Cleaning Method: You can gently sweep the surface dust with a soft brush or gently wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with anhydrous alcohol. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners.
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Safety Protection: When displaying, place it on a stable platform and keep it away from children and pets. When moving it, hold the bottle body and the foot with both hands to avoid grasping the neck with one hand.
This is an antique passed down from the Qing Dynasty. The glaze surface and shape both have natural aging characteristics. Please refer to the actual product for details. We provide professional packaging and shipping insurance services to ensure the safe arrival of the collection. If you need more high – definition detailed pictures or collection suggestions, please feel free to contact our customer service for consultation.
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清代黃油釉蒜頭瓶 | 古朴釉色文房雅器 清代經典器型收藏瓷
產品概述
本品為清代時期燒制的黃油釉蒜頭瓶，屬中國傳統瓷器中的經典陳設用器。瓶身整體呈溫潤的黃油色澤，釉面自然流暢，呈現歲月沉澱的古樸質感，器型端莊典雅，展現清代制瓷工藝的審美追求。作為傳世古董，本品保存狀態良好，是了解清代民間制瓷風格與東方古典審美的實物見證。
工藝特點
1. 黃油釉傳統工藝
採用清代傳統釉料配方，經高溫還原焰燒制而成。釉色呈現自然的黃褐色調，類似融化黃油的溫潤質感，釉面可見細微的冰裂紋與鐵質結晶斑點，為歷經百年歲月形成的自然老化痕跡，非後天刻意仿製。釉層均勻覆蓋瓶身，厚薄適中，於光線下可見溫和的透光度，展現傳統釉料的獨特魅力。
2. 經典蒜頭瓶器型
遵循清代蒜頭瓶的標準造型：瓶口斂縮如蒜頭狀，頸部修長挺拔，腹部圓鼓飽滿，底足微撇，整體線條從瓶口至底足呈現「收-放-斂」的節奏感，比例協調，曲線優美。器型無過多裝飾，以簡約取勝，體現清代「素器為雅」的審美理念，是文房陳設與書齋雅玩的經典選擇。
3. 手工拉坯技藝
瓶身採用傳統手工拉坯成型，可見器壁厚度均勻，弧度自然過渡，無機械製作的生硬感。頸部與腹部的連接處線條流暢，底足經細緻修坯，圈足平整，觸摸無毛刺，展現清代民間窯工的嫻熟技藝。
設計亮點
1.造型美學：線條的東方哲思
蒜頭瓶器型源於中國古代青銅器，至明清時期發展為瓷器經典樣式。本品頸部長度與腹部直徑比例約為1:1.5，符合黃金分割比例，視覺上給人穩重而不失靈動的感覺。無論從正面、側面觀賞，均呈現對稱平衡之美，體現東方美學中「中和」「守正」的文化內涵。
2.釉色意境：歲月的自然詩篇
不同於官窯瓷器的精緻華麗，本品黃油釉色呈現民窯瓷器的樸素質感。釉面因年久形成的細微開片與色澤深淺變化，如同山水畫中的「暈染」效果，隨光線角度變化呈現不同層次的視覺體驗，引人聯想清代文人「格物致知」的審美情趣。
收藏價值
1.歷史文化價值
作為清代晚期（約19世紀）的實用陳設瓷，本品見證了中國傳統制瓷業從鼎盛到轉型期的民間工藝狀態，是研究清代中下層社會審美與生活方式的實物資料，具有一定的歷史文獻價值。
2.文房收藏潛力
近年來東方古董文玩市場中，清代民窯精品瓷器因「性價比高、真實性強」備受藏家青睞。本品器型經典、釉色獨特，且保存完整，無明顯損傷，適合作為入門級古董收藏，或作為書房、茶空間的文化裝飾，提升空間的歷史厚重感。
陳設建議
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書房陳設：置於案頭或博古架，搭配硯台、筆筒等文房用具，營造「琴棋書畫」的傳統文人氛圍。
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客廳裝飾：與中式傢俱（如酸枝木、花梨木傢俱）搭配，作為空間視覺焦點，展現東方審美品味。
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茶空間點綴：置於茶桌或茶棚，可插少量干花（如梅花、松枝），體現「禪茶一味」的靜謐意境。
收藏與保養須知
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環境要求：建議存放於溫度15-25℃、相對濕度50%-60%的環境，避免陽光直射與劇烈溫差。
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清潔方式：表面灰塵可用軟毛刷輕掃，或用無水酒精沾濕軟布輕拭，避免使用水洗或化學清潔劑。
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安全防護：陳設時請置於穩固平台，避免兒童或寵物接觸，移動時請雙手托住瓶身與底足，避免單手抓握頸部。
本品為清代傳世古董，釉面、器型均帶有自然老化特徵，細節請以實物為準。我們提供專業包裝與運輸保險服務，確保藏品安全抵達。如需更多高清細節圖或收藏建議，歡迎聯繫客服諮詢。
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