Dimensions: CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WATER WASHER
7 cm H x 25 cm Diam
Chinese blue and white porcelian water washer .Made in The Year of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This porcelain water washer made by uniform texture fetal, covered with a clear and smooth glaze. The washer body is entirely decorated with blue and white flowers patterns. On the exterior, the powerful dragon and chiropter are swimming in Ruyi lucky clouds. The vessel shape of this washer is imposing and firm. The bright patterns are painted with smooth lines, delicate strokes and exquisite techncs. This porcelain washer can be used for practical calligraphy as well as enhancing artistic taste.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.