Gemberpot Phoenix & Pioenroos – Blauw-wit porselein gouden spiegel Hand-modelled animal masks in relief

Hand-modelled animal masks in relief sit on each side as mock handles

Supplied as a set of two at differing heights

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

with the veneer matched across the legs and top

for a room with a clear theme

Gemberpot Phoenix & Pioenroos – Blauw-wit porselein gouden spiegel Hand-modelled animal masks in reliefThis 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