Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Danping Vase Period - 18th Century The Korean ton-kwe coin chest

The Korean ton-kwe coin chest began life as storage for the 'Mun'

Showing signs of age but is still very robust

creating a refined decorative composition that contrasts beautifully against the lacquer surface

ideal as a decorative centrepiece or fruit bowl

Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Danping Vase Period - 18th Century The Korean ton-kwe coin chestThese exquisite sang de boeuf or 'ox blood' porcelain danping vases are best displayed with a single simple branch of blossom or dried flowers. Sang de boeuf refers to the colour which translates to French for 'ox blood', a colour created by oxidising iron & copper. Sang de boeuf was one of a number of new flamb glazes, marked by unpredictable but highly decorative and varying effects. Developed in the Jingdezhen porcelain kilns during the Kangxi