Flambe Glaze Porcelain Fengweizhen Vase Material - Shagreen A family ancestor portrait would

A family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well-being of the household

000 years ago

According to the Vedas

This dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet features the less common technique of darkened silver leaf over the traditional gold maki-e technique

yellow and pink were not used and are only found in modern reproductions

Flambe Glaze Porcelain Fengweizhen Vase Material - Shagreen A family ancestor portrait wouldThis 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