China, Qing Dynasty, Brush Pot With "oxblood" Glaze

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Cylindrical brush pot (bitong) with a red glaze known as "oxblood" in copper red.
Apocryphal Kangxi mark in cobalt blue under the glaze.
Late Qing Dynasty (19th century).
Dimensions: 11.5 cm (H) x 7.3 cm (D).
Condition report: perfect.
This is the quintessential scholar's object, prized by collectors, alongside the inkstone and ink stick. Called a bitong, this cylindrical brush pot features an elegant oxblood (langyao) glaze, traditionally applied with copper red in a wood-fired kiln. The firing bubbles, delicate cracks, and drips in the glaze contribute to making this piece unique. This type of creation is attested in China as early as the Song Dynasty (907-1279) and can involve different media, such as porcelain, ivory, bamboo or even rare woods such as zitan.