{"title":"Oxblood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection presents a series of oxblood porcelain vases, exemplifying a notable achievement in Chinese ceramic production, particularly developed during the Ming dynasty and refined in the Qing dynasty. Known as \u003cem\u003esang-de-boeuf\u003c\/em\u003e in the West, the oxblood glaze is produced through a reduction firing process, wherein copper oxides create the signature red hue. The firing technique is precise and controlled, resulting in varied surface tones, from deep, opaque crimson to lighter, more translucent reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain forms, including vases and bowls, are executed with minimal decoration, allowing the glaze to dominate the visual presence. The surface of each piece shows variations in color density, with areas where the glaze pools more heavily and others where it thins towards the rim or base. The simple forms provide a structure for the glaze, which flows across the surface, creating a natural variation in texture and depth. The subtle transitions between colors, particularly where the glaze reveals underlying hues, are characteristic of this firing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection illustrates the technical demands of oxblood porcelain, emphasizing the skill involved in the kiln process. The vessels are primarily utilitarian in form, yet the complexity of the glaze brings a distinctive visual quality to each piece. The red coloration, achieved through copper-based glazes in reduction firing, has been historically valued for its significance in Chinese culture, where the color red is associated with auspiciousness. Each piece reflects the cultural and technical refinement of the Qing dynasty, demonstrating the precision required to achieve the desired glaze effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"langyao-red-yuhuchunping-porcelain-vase","title":"Langyao Red Yuhuchunping Porcelain Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vase, shaped in the \u003cem\u003eYuhuchunping\u003c\/em\u003e form, presents a harmonious balance with its rounded body, slender neck, and gently flaring mouth. The \u003cem\u003eLangyao\u003c\/em\u003e Red glaze, a variation of the traditional Sang-de-Boeuf (Oxblood), envelops the vase in a deep red that gradually fades to a pale, translucent white at the rim. This subtle gradient is a testament to the controlled firing process that produces such nuanced variations. The vase exemplifies the refined simplicity and technical expertise inherent in traditional Chinese ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePeriod\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eCraftsmanship\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted porcelain, Yuhuchunping form\u003cbr\u003eTechnique\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduction fired, featuring a Langyao Red (Sang-de-Boeuf) glaze with a gradient from deep oxblood red to translucent white\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"le jardin d'orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49608622440759,"sku":"10009","price":340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6828\/2935\/files\/IMG_9240.png?v=1725988862"},{"product_id":"sang-de-boeuf-tripod-censer-vase-ding","title":"Sang-de-Boeuf Tripod Censer Vase (Ding)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Ding-shaped censer stands on three tapered legs, its bulbous body complemented by prominent, upward-curving handles and a wide, thick rim. The Sang-de-Boeuf glaze, known for its rich oxblood tones, covers the censer, with subtle gradations of color that lighten at the handles and feet. This piece reflects the enduring significance of the Ding form in Chinese ritual objects, combining traditional shape with a glaze application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted porcelain, tripod Ding form with curved handles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduction fired, featuring a Sang-de-Boeuf glaze with tonal variations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"le jardin d'orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49608661827895,"sku":"10011","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6828\/2935\/files\/IMG_9254_54be087d-f40e-4f91-8ff9-c9bee2bf4929.png?v=1725990074"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6828\/2935\/collections\/oxblood_cover_6.png?v=1726797471","url":"https:\/\/asiaartsandinteriors.com\/collections\/oxblood-porcelain.oembed","provider":"Asia Arts \u0026 Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}