Vase with “flambe” glaze and two dragon handles
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
Kang Hsi reign (1662-1722)
Physical Description:
An antique Chinese porcelain flambe vase. The vase is heavily potted, has a near globular body, narrowing neck with flared mouth, narrowing base with slightly broadened foor. The base is flat, unglazed with raised glazed centre. Two small dragon handles on the shoulder. The base has a lustrous blend of a red, bluish-purple glaze with an all-over minute delicate crackle.
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