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Porcelain bottle decorated with a sang de boeuf, or flambé glaze, 18th century, Qing dynasty; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Qing dynasty vase

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Also Known As	langyao • flambé glaze • oxblood

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Porcelain bottle decorated with a sang de boeuf, or flambé glaze, 18th century, Qing dynasty; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Qing dynasty vase

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