A large Flambé-Glazed Bottle Vase, Daoguang Period (1820–1850)

Covered in a flambé glaze characteristic of Qing dynasty innovation, this vase features flowing shades of deep blue and purple with a cosmic, iridescent depth. The glaze was achieved through high-temperature reduction firing, creating unpredictable streaks and subtle crackles — a prized effect developed at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen.