Tsun Vessel with Water
Chestnut Decor in Ruby 
Red Glaze
Ch'ing Dynasty
(A.D. 1644-1911)
Height            38.0cm
     This tsun has a 
straight mouth, a tall 
cylindrical neck, and a 
flattened belly shaped 
like a water chestnut.  
The  lip  is  fitted  with 
a bronze rim.  On the neck 
and belly, the glaze color 
deepens from top to bottom, 
showing brightly where it 
is deepest.  The glaze 
surface is covered with a 
fine crackle.  The base is 
unglazed.