Lot 082 A RARE BLACK-GLAZED ‘YUHUCHUNPING’ STYLE SNUFF BOTTLE KANGXI PERIOD

Description

A RARE BLACK-GLAZED ‘YUHUCHUNPING’ STYLE SNUFF BOTTLE
KANGXI PERIOD
康熙 黑釉玉壶春瓶式鼻烟壶
MEASUREMENTS
H. 8.3 cm, 3.3 in.
ESTIMATE
USD 300 — 500
(HKD 2,300 — 3,900)
The snuff bottle is elegantly potted in porcelain, featuring a flared mouth, a slender tapering neck, and a gracefully drooping pear-shaped body supported by a low, recessed foot. This sophisticated silhouette is a masterful miniaturization of the classic yuhuchunping (pear-shaped vase), a form that reached its aesthetic peak during the early Qing dynasty. The exterior is enveloped in a deep, jet-black glaze of exceptional density and luster, characterized by a smooth, mirror-like finish that accentuates the crispness of the potting. The interior and base are typically finished with a clear or slightly celadon-tinted glaze, providing a subtle contrast to the dark exterior.
此鼻烟壶胎体由细瓷塑就，形制精妙地缩摹了经典的玉壶春瓶样式：撇口、细颈、垂腹、圈足。其线条流转自如，重心下移，呈现出一种端庄而灵动的韵律感。壶身通体施黑釉，釉质肥厚滋润，色泽乌黑如漆，发色浓郁深邃。釉面展现出康熙时期特有的莹润光泽，质感华贵，如同经过反复打磨的黑漆器一般，充分彰显了早期清代单色釉瓷器“大美至简”的审美境界。
Black-glazed wares, often referred to as “mirror black” (wujin xi) when they achieve this level of intense brilliance, reached a state of technical perfection during the Kangxi reign. Achieving such a pure, stable black required precise control of iron and manganese content in the glaze, as well as masterful temperature management in the kiln. While porcelain snuff bottles of the Kangxi period often featured cobalt blue or overglaze enamels, this monochrome black example reflects a more restrained, literati-inspired taste. The choice of the yuhuchunping form—originally a vessel for wine—adds a layer of historical elegance to this functional object. Standing at 8.3 cm, this bottle is a rare and early representative of the black-glazed ceramic tradition within the world of Qing dynasty snuff bottle collecting.
黑釉瓷器在清康熙时期达到了烧造技术的高峰。本品所施釉色接近康熙著名的“乌金釉”，以其黑如墨、亮如漆的艺术效果闻名于世。烧制此类釉色需极高的炉温控制能力，方能使釉面达到如镜面般的平整度。在康熙朝琳琅满目的彩瓷之外，这种纯粹的单色黑釉器更显文人雅趣，其形制与釉色的结合，既承袭了宋元以来的古意，又体现了康熙朝御窑厂勇于创新的工艺水准。此瓶高度为8.3厘米，比例舒展，不仅是盛装烟草的佳器，更是研究康熙单色釉陶瓷演进的重要微型实物。
CONDITION REPORT
• Condition: In overall very good condition. The black glaze remains exceptionally lustrous with minor, age-appropriate surface scratches and characteristic kiln pinpricks. The mouth rim and foot exhibit a clean profile. No signs of restoration.
• 状况： 整体品相良好。黑釉釉面光泽度极佳，见时代特征之极轻微表面划痕及自然窑针（棕眼），均处于稳定状态。口沿与圈足线条规整，经检测无任何崩口、裂纹或修复迹象。