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The overall characteristics of this statue are divided into four sides and eight pieces, with five levels. The first level is the outward protruding edge of the four sided mouth; Second level: concave upper part with four sided curved closure; Level 3: Connect the upper and lower convex outward sloping waistline edges; Level 4: Lower and middle convex quadrilateral body with curved curvature; Level 5: The bottom is a square base with outward curled edges. The external decoration of the statue is exquisitely crafted with a brass pattern. The statue is adorned with a joyful eyebrow, with two begonia flower branches on the left and right sides in the shape of ears. The four edges of the mouth are imitations of bronze inscriptions, and the base is in the shape of flowers. Langyao red glaze is a type of red glaze that was fired during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, imitating the Ming Xuande gemstone red glaze. During the Kangxi period, when Lang Tingji was in charge of Jingdezhen kiln affairs, the imitation was successful, so it was named after his surname. Description of the physical features of this statue: Its overall appearance is made of Lang kiln red glaze, with a rich and vibrant glaze color. The glaze color is extremely smooth, like the initial coagulation of cow blood, which is crimson, also known as cow blood red; The glaze has cracked patches, small white spots, and irregular cowhide patterns; Under a magnifying glass, mica bubbles of different sizes sparkle and shine; The white glaze on the inside of the circle foot turns yellow, and the outer glaze is in a rice soup color. The mouth is light blue, and the four corners of the mouth are light red "lamp edge grass"; The glaze is clear, transparent, and has a drooping effect. The flowing glaze cannot reach the feet, and when it falls off the mouth, the drooping feet do not flow. The edges and corners of the body are exposed in a light blue color; The interior is covered with orange peel glaze; At the bottom, there is a "Qing Dynasty Qianlong Year System" design. The overall shape of this vessel is dignified, stable, antique, noble, and grand. The copper craftsmanship is delicate and dynamic, and the porcelain and copper shapes are perfectly combined, with a strong sense of three dimensionality, presenting the luxurious, festive, and peaceful atmosphere of the time.