Large Dark Blue Flambe Porcelain Flower Vase Wine Jar 20 x 20 x 8

20 x 20 x 8 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W112 x D8 x H12 cm

They were often seen hanging from the bottom of old bullock carts

This large (six door and six drawer) vintage painted altar cabinet from Mongolia

Krishna (clockwise)

Large Dark Blue Flambe Porcelain Flower Vase Wine Jar 20 x 20 x 8This beautifully rich & glossy dark blue flambe vase is a Chinese reproduction piece made in Jingdezhen in the traditional way by hand. Yaobian translates to 'transmutation' and refers to the variegated glaze effect which occurs as the glaze changes colour during the kiln firing process. Blue flambe was first developed in the 11th century and created by mixing iron & copper. Flambe glazes were notoriously difficult and unpredictable to work with but