Mid-Century Chinese Jun Ware, Flambe Glaze, Porcelain Vase

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A striking mid-century Chinese porcelain Jun ware vase with a red flambe glaze. The vase has matching lion heads on … Read more A striking mid-century Chinese porcelain Jun ware vase with a red flambe glaze. The vase has matching lion heads on either side. The lion heads and the lip of the vase Kiln Flambe Purple Red Glaze. Lion Ear

This beautiful vase is 7.75" H, 4.5" D, and 4.5" W. The lip of the vase is 4" W and the base of the vase is 4" W.

Jun ware's red glaze is made with copper red glaze and applied to the surface of the porcelain before firing. Due to the high temperature at which the glaze is fired, copper oxide precipitates on the surface of the glaze, creating a beautiful red color. Jun ware's red glaze is known for its varying shades, glossy finish, and subtle changes in the glaze's surface.

During the Qing Dynasty, Jun ware's red glaze was highly valued by Emperor Qianlong, and many pieces were made for the imperial court. As a result, Jun ware's red glaze is extremely expensive and highly regarded as a work of art. See less