Parade Antiques and Collectables. Qing Dynasty 18th Century Amber-Glaze Dragon Phoenix Bottle Vase. A highly unusual bottle vase, decorated with a dragon and phoenix, made at the Jingdezhen kilns during the late 18th century. The vase depicts an Imperial five-clawed Dragon and phoenix (Fenghuang) contesting a flaming pearl. The dragon signifies the emperor, whilst the phoenix corresponds to the empress. The vase is a perhaps a reference to marital unity. The vase has been painted with delicate grisaille enamels on a monochrome background of amber yellow. The unusual brownish quality of the glaze suggests that it came about as a mistake or a consequence of adding too much iron oxide to the mix. The higher the quantity of ferric oxide (iron red), the darker the glaze becomes. At quantities of 4-5%, the glaze starts to take on a brown hue. Curiously the glaze is dispersed with crystalline green clouds, we believe this is a consequence of the copper oxides separating in the firing process. The base of the vase has been glazed with white, and painted clumsily with two blue concentric rings. The condition of the vase is good, though there are a few surface scratches to the glaze. The various imperfections and blemishes to the glaze are no doubt a consequence of being glazed on stoneware instead of flawless white porcelain. Size: 32.5 x 24cm Weight: 3535g. Have a look at our other items. If you have any questions we are more than happy to help. _gsrx_vers_811 GS 7.0.9 (811). The item “Qing Dynasty 18th Century Amber-Glaze Dragon Phoenix Bottle Vase” is in sale since Monday, August 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Vases”. The seller is “paradeantiques_online” and is located in Plymouth. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Sub-Type: Amber Glaze
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Age: Pre-1800
- Product: Vases
- Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
- Original/Repro: Antique Original