Porcelaine Dure Décor d'Oiseaux En émaux. Chine Dynastie Qing .marque De Tong-zhi

Container in 2 parts. Rare form. Perhaps an incense burner or a container to keep a liquid warm? A small undecorated white porcelain bucket fits into a porcelain container decorated with enamel birds. Below mark of Tong-Zhi, one of the last Chinese Emperor. The porcelains of this reign are usually of very low quality, our porcelain is an exception, indeed the birds are well drawn, precision and elegance. Technically, the cooking is perfect, no flaws, no splits or lacks, well-cooked enamels. Unusual shape and quality for porcelain from the Tong-zhi period which was the worst period in the history of Chinese porcelain.
End of the 19th century. Good condition. Diameter: 92mm Height: 67mm