Gall-bladder Vase with Sky-clearing-red Glaze

The shape of this vase took its name from its resemblance to a gall bladder. This decorative vessel type was usually used as a flower vase. Glazed in copper red at a high temperature, the surface of the body is uniform in texture and pure in color. The interior of the circular base is glazed white with an inscription that indicates a Yongzheng era of production.