Plate

Many imitations of classical styles made at the Qing imperial kilns were not inscribed with the reign mark of the period they sought to copy, but with the reign mark of the period in which they were actually made, affirming the dignified status of the potters who were capable of reproducing important wares. This piece with a Yongzheng mark features a white glaze encircling the lip, suggested by Xuande copper-red glaze wares of the Ming dynasty on which the lip and the footring edge were marked by a white glaze (Urban Council 1989: 201). The Yongzheng sacrificial red glaze fires to a bright color, is even in coating, and shows no visible crazing.