Flambe Glaze Porcelain Fengweizhen Vase Clothing where painters adapted it to

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Dimensions: W211 x D34 x H85 cm

this piece offers a harmonious blend of utility and character

Rich with the patina of years of use

Flambe Glaze Porcelain Fengweizhen Vase Clothing where painters adapted it toThis elegant porcelain vase is a fine example of the flamb glaze technique, developed in the Kangxi reign (1662 1722) and celebrated for its rich oxblood red tones (created by oxidising iron & copper) called "sang de boeuf" and subtle variations of depth and shading. Known as a Fengweizhen or phoenix tail vase, its graceful, elongated form with a flaring mouth is a classic silhouette in Chinese ceramics. It is hand turned on a potters wheel by skilled