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Emperor Qianlong firmly believed in Buddhism and the ritual of worshipping Buddha was prevalent in the palace. The crown ear furnace is the first of the five offerings of Buddha, with a thick and sturdy body and a dignified and elegant shape. It has three hoofed legs and symmetrical towering ears on its shoulders. Due to its resemblance to a court crown when combined with the furnace body, it is called the court crown ear furnace. The whole body is decorated with alum red, and the abdominal theme is decorated with eight auspicious patterns of intertwined branches and lotus supports arranged in a staggered manner. The neck, ears, and hoof shaped feet are all painted with intertwined branches and lotus patterns; The mouth, shoulders, and tibia are decorated with cloud bat patterns, echo patterns, and Ruyi cloud patterns; The outer edge of the mouth is decorated with a red border and a horizontal pattern of the six character seal script "Made in the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty" in alum red script. The seal script is regular and the structure is rigorous, making it a rare palace offering. The layout of the overall decoration is complex but not disorderly, with delicate and bright colors, symbolizing good luck and prosperity, showcasing the grandeur and grandeur of Qianlong colored porcelain everywhere.