Gemberpot Phoenix & Pioenroos – Blauw-wit porselein gouden spiegel for a room with a

for a room with a clear theme

Each vase has a dense scrolling floral ground in cobalt blue and a greek-key band at the rim

The Speakeasy is an Art Deco coffee table that recalls the hidden bars of the Roaring Twenties

The U-shaped support stands on a round base

the sculpture is finished by hand and given a deep dark brown patina that adds depth and warmth to the surface

Gemberpot Phoenix & Pioenroos – Blauw-wit porselein gouden spiegel for a room with aThis hand painted ginger jar is finished in cobalt blue with a detailed scene of the phoenix (fenghuang) among flowering peonies. In Chinese symbolism the phoenix represents the empress, while the peony stands for wealth and good fortune. The jar is made from a mix of kaolin and petuntse and fired at 1400C. This gives a hard, fully glazed ceramic with a clear ring. The hand finish and the subtle antique look give the ginger jar the character of an