Yellow Ruyi Sceptre with Dragons, Bats, and a Crane, anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1899

Yellow Ruyi Sceptre with Dragons, Bats, and a Crane, anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1899

formed, h 8.8cm × l 47.5cm × w 13.3cm More details

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.

Color code: #BABBB4 Color code: #878145 Color code: #B7B361 Color code: #94958F Color code: #DBD98E Color code: #EBEAD1
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