Porcelain Zun Vessel with Vertical Ridges in Bronze Color

With jagged ridges protruding from its walls, this zun has a bronze-color ground covered with turquoise glaze and metallic color. This antique-style bronze patination was an innovation of the Qianlong era. Both in form and decoration, this vase painstakingly imitates the appearance of ancient bronze ware and is visually indistinguishable from bronze, a breath-taking effect.