Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Tianqiuping Vase Wool From Inner Mongolia China

From Inner Mongolia China

As with many surviving Tibetan and Mongolian pieces

A small drawer adds for additional storage and a crucifix is inlaid onto the front centre

making the interior easy to adapt for everyday use

The intricate and flamboyant brass decoration makes this chest incredibly striking

Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Tianqiuping Vase Wool From Inner Mongolia ChinaAn exquisite sang de boeuf or 'ox blood' porcelain tianqiuping vase. Sang de boeuf refers to the colour which translates to French for 'ox blood', a colour created by oxidising iron & copper. Sang de boeuf was one of a number of new flamb glazes, marked by unpredictable but highly decorative and varying effects. Developed in the Jingdezhen porcelain kilns during the Kangxi reign (1662 1722). Red flambe was first developed in the 11th century and is