Overview
A porcelain beehive-shaped water pot (Taibai Zun) featuring a copper-red peachbloom (jiangdou hong) style glaze. This classic scholar's desk object exhibits the traditional flared lip and recessed base with an underglaze blue double circle.
Preliminary identification
Chinese Peachbloom-Glazed Water Pot (Taibai Zun Style)
Photo reference
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Story
Developed during the Kangxi reign, peachbloom glaze was among the most elusive copper-red techniques, reserved strictly for imperial scholar's desk objects. Later potters continuously revived this revered form.
Maker / Origin
Produced by skilled Jingdezhen porcelain artisans following traditional imperial recipes, this piece captures the aesthetic revival of Qing dynasty imperial desk wares popular in the 20th century.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or restorations. The glaze displays an even rose-red coloration with a clean white-glazed interior and foot.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.