Yaobian Dark Red Flambe Porcelain Flower Vase Antique Base Size 43w x 34d

Base Size 43w x 34d cms

The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal four compartments and is chip carved with a stylised sun design

This is suitable for use indoors or in a garden

Made in Rajasthan from Vintage Saris

This elegant and functional Rajasthan candle stand has  a wonderful patina

Yaobian Dark Red Flambe Porcelain Flower Vase Antique Base Size 43w x 34dThis beautifully rich & glossy dark red and black 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. Red flambe was first developed in the 11th century and is created by mixing iron & copper. Flambe glazes were notoriously difficult and unpredictable to work