Tripod Washer with Interlocking Flower Design in Contrasting Colors

The “contrasting color” design integrates underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamels. First, the cobalt blue pigment is applied to the unadorned body of the vessel as a rough sketch, then applied with a clear glaze and fired at a high temperature. The verglaze enamels are then applied on top and the vessel is fired again at a low temperature. The interior of the tripod is glazed white while the exterior is decorated with a interlocking lotus and chrysanthemum design. The inscription at the bottom indicates a Yongzheng era of production.