Large Antique Chinese Red Flambe Glaze Sang De Boeuf Oxblood Vase
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44839037 | Region of Origin: China |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 18th/19th C |
| Color: Red with blue flambe | Primary Material: Porcelain |
An unmarked, antique circa 18th Century Chinese porcelain Fang Hu 'arrow vase', with wonderful blue flambe over the thick, rich sang de boeuf or 'oxblood' red glaze. This vase has been broken, probably in the 19th Century, as it as 'staple' repairs - almost a lost art in itself. Staple repairs are difficult to do, and are seldom seen now. They are an antique form of repair for only the most treasured and valuable porcelain.
The glaze is made using copper oxide, and... is 'flambe'ed' with flashes of of blue intentionally by the potter. The spectacular effect was created when the glaze was fired at temperatures of over 1200 degrees C - an achievement when you consider that the kilns used were fired using simple tools and wood - no electricity to control the heat.It is called 'arrow vase' because the lugs to the side give it a shape not dissimilar to the quiver for holding arrows, which was carried on the archer's back.Height: 32cm
Please note - no one can guarantee the exact matching ofcolour, as colour varies from camera to computer and to the viewer's owndevice. I have tried to make the colour as accurate as possible.
PLEASE NOTE -RETURNS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE ITEMNOT DISCLOSED BY TEXT OR PHOTO
The glaze is made using copper oxide, and... is 'flambe'ed' with flashes of of blue intentionally by the potter. The spectacular effect was created when the glaze was fired at temperatures of over 1200 degrees C - an achievement when you consider that the kilns used were fired using simple tools and wood - no electricity to control the heat.It is called 'arrow vase' because the lugs to the side give it a shape not dissimilar to the quiver for holding arrows, which was carried on the archer's back.Height: 32cm
Please note - no one can guarantee the exact matching ofcolour, as colour varies from camera to computer and to the viewer's owndevice. I have tried to make the colour as accurate as possible.
PLEASE NOTE -RETURNS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE ITEMNOT DISCLOSED BY TEXT OR PHOTO
