Yellow Ruyi Sceptre with Dragons, Bats, and a Crane

anoniem, c. 1875 - c. 1899

From the 15th century yellow enamel glazes derived from iron were made in Jingdezhen. This opaque, brilliant lemon tone is obtained by mixing a lead antimony enamel with a considerable quantity of zinc. This was a difficult and dangerous procedure as the glaze was poisonous.

  • Artwork typescepters
  • Object numberAK-MAK-589
  • Dimensionsheight 8.8 cm x length 47.5 cm x width 13.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met een monochroom glazuur