Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Phoenix Design Style - Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain Rice Pot with a

Porcelain Rice Pot with a Bamboo Design

V or sound system and dates from the 19th century

India carved in the late 19th century

37 x 14 x 41(w x d x h cms)

This style of painted red leather chest was made in Canton for the French export market

Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Phoenix Design Style - Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain Rice Pot with aThis vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way. It is then decorated by hand before firing. The name "Yuhuchunping" means literally "Pear shaped Vase" and is a style originating in the Tang dynasty (608 917) for use as a wine vessel. Later the shape was refined and became a classic vase style also known as a "Trumpet Mouth Vase." The rim is slightly flared with a straight neck that broadens at the ends and a bottom heavy body.