Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Trailing Peony Finish - Black Lacquer Reverse Glass Painting - 19thC

Reverse Glass Painting - 19thC from Gujarat

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They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

Reverse Glass Paintings are painted on the back of the glass which requires the artist to paint the detail first-  There is some splitting on the frame - the price reflects this)

Our reclaimed teak wood is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Trailing Peony Finish - Black Lacquer Reverse Glass Painting - 19thCThis reproduction Chinese porcelain vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way. It is then decorated by hand before firing. This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue, characterised by the cobalt blue pigment containing purplish hues. 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