Lion candle holder
The outstanding works of Chinese arts and crafts master Hu Wuqiang were carefully crafted by Changsha kiln. The clever combination of the majestic image of lions and the practical function of candlesticks showcases the unique charm and profound cultural heritage of Chinese ceramic art. With its exquisite craftsmanship and profound understanding of traditional culture, this lion shaped candlestick was created. Lions symbolize majesty and strength in Chinese culture and are often used as totems for protection and decoration. Not only does it give people a strong artistic impact visually, but it also conveys a positive and uplifting spirit culturally. Changsha kiln, as an important representative of Chinese ceramic art, is renowned for its long history and exquisite craftsmanship.
Arhat ceramic art with bird
Arhat Bird Riding is a ceramic artwork created by Master Liu Zizhen, the first generation of "clay figurine Liu" in the Tongguan Kiln in Changsha, China, in the 1980s. Liu Zizhen, known as the "clay figurine Liu", is a famous Chinese ceramic art master known for his exquisite skills and profound understanding of traditional ceramic art. His works not only embody the traditional craftsmanship of the Tongguan kiln, but also incorporate his personal artistic style and innovative spirit. With its vivid shape and fine workmanship, it shows the shape of Arhat holding a bird, implying the idea of harmony and natural coexistence. In Buddhism, Arhat is the symbol of a person who has achieved spiritual accomplishment, while birds often represent freedom and peace.
Vase made by Edward Knopfflin (Part 1)
The vase made by Edward Knopfflin is an exquisite fine porcelain artwork, created between 1902 and 1916, produced in Palatine, France. Overall, the vase has a flat bottom, slightly expanded middle, rounded top, and then extends upwards to form a higher neck, ending with a wide edge. Two handles decorated with reed patterns connect the middle and upper ends of the neck. In terms of decoration, the vase adopts a hollow design inspired by plants, with green and orange pink as the main colors, and is also decorated with two three-dimensional crayfish. It is one of the collections of the Parthenon Museum of Art and History.
Vase made by Edward Knopfflin (Part 2)
The decorative vase made by Edward Knopfflin is an exquisite fine porcelain artwork, created between 1902 and 1916, produced in Paltenay, France. The main body of the vase is decorated with two oval reliefs, including a white high relief female side image, connected by two deep green flower garlands. In addition, the neck and base are striped and adorned with light reddish brown dots. The two handles connecting the neck and the top of the bottle are placed on two decorative pieces shaped like a ram's head. The color scheme of the entire vase ranges from shallow green to deep green, as well as old rose, white, and ochre. It is a collection of the Parthenone Museum of Art and History.
White bottomed Lequitos bottle
It is an ancient Greek pottery collected in the Academic Art Museum of the University of Bonn in Germany. It can be traced back to 50-460 BC and was likely made in the workshop of Thanatos painter in Athens. It is a container with a narrow body and a handle connecting the shoulders and neck, with the lid unfolding outward. This collection belongs to the Shoulder Legitos Bottle Group, a type of bottle produced since the mid-5th century BC. There is a naked young man painted on the bottle, holding a piece of wood, a stone, and a clock hanging above his left arm, chasing a wild rabbit on the hillside.
Weird Statues - Bonn Collection Series in the Americas
The bizarre statue in the American Bonn Collection series is an artwork made of clay, characterized by two faces stacked on top of each other. The origin of this statue is unknown. Usually refers to sculptures with strange and fantastical qualities, which may depict mythical creatures, monsters, or supernatural phenomena, often used for decoration or symbolic purposes. This type of statue plays an important role in art and culture, inspiring people's imagination and curiosity to explore the unknown.
Minton Fountain
It is a famous "Henry II" style pottery piece collected by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Produced by Charles Toft in Stoke on Trent in 1877, it is the largest pottery of this style produced by the Minton factory and a symbol of technological challenges and the revival of traditional craftsmanship in the 19th century. It was reassembled in 2005, and its component parts were obtained from multiple sources. Handmade from beige clay, the surface is decorated with complex patterns, including colorful embedded patterns and painted designs. The design inspiration comes from ceramics in the style of Saint Paul's or "Henry II" in 16th century France.
Pilgrimage Bottle
It is a ceramic container with Eastern patterns and golden glaze, produced in the 16th century. This bottle design has two vertical sausage shaped ear handles. This type of bottle is usually used by pilgrims to carry holy water or other liquids, and its golden luster and Eastern style decoration make it not only practical, but also of high artistic value and symbolic significance. Golden glaze is a special ceramic glaze that contains suspended metal particles and typically appears dark brown in color. This glaze needs to be fired again on ceramics that have already been fired and glazed to showcase its unique luster effect. It is not only a manifestation of religious beliefs, but also a showcase of ceramic craftsmanship at that time.
Saint Valentine's Cup
It is an ancient Greek pottery cup collected by the Academic Art Museum of Bonn University, dating back to the late 5th century BC or early 4th century BC. Belonging to the so-called Saint Valentine Cantalos Cup category, it is characterized by a bell shaped body and a vertically installed handle that connects the rim of the cup to the lower part of the cup body. It may have been produced based on the prototype of Attica in Attica or Apulia region. Each side has decorative panels, with Ionic vortex patterns on the upper and lower edges, and the middle area filled with laurel and ivy wreaths and dotted lines. It showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek pottery and reflects the aesthetic style of the time.
Stirrup shaped artifacts - Bonn Collection Series in the Americas
The stirrup shaped artifact is a colorful ceramic piece from the Bonn Collection in the Americas. The neck of the handle is slender, with a narrow opening, presenting an overall orange brown color tone. Partially drawn with white and red lines, there is a small bracket on the bottom side of the neck that may be used to hang objects. There are eight white and red structures shaped like cocoa beans around the main body of the object, each with a small horse stirrup at the top. On the body below the stirrup, there is a solid red circle surrounded by white and red circular borders. The origin of this artifact is unknown and belongs to the collection of Teddy Hahn.
Panda ashtray ceramic artwork
A ceramic artwork produced by the Chinese Tongguan Kiln is currently collected at the Changsha Tongguan Kiln Research Institute. With its unique design and exquisite craftsmanship, it showcases the image of China's national treasure panda, while also reflecting the profound ceramic production tradition and artistic style of Tongguan Kiln. Tongguan Kiln is one of the famous ceramic kiln series in Chinese history, renowned for its exquisite ceramic products and unique glaze colors. Not only is it a practical daily item, but it is also an artistic decoration. Cleverly combining the adorable nature of pandas with the functionality of ashtrays, it is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Caron bottle
Caron bottles were very popular in Ming Dynasty China, and during this period, Chinese ceramic craftsmanship was highly developed, producing many exquisite ceramic artworks. The design of Karon bottles usually features elegant contours and exquisite decorations. They may have intricate carvings or reliefs, as well as painted patterns, reflecting the artistic style and aesthetics of the time. These vases were usually used as decorations or for storing spices, powders, etc., so they played an important role in daily life during the Ming Dynasty. Caron bottles were very popular in Ming Dynasty China, and during this period, Chinese ceramic craftsmanship was highly developed, producing many exquisite ceramic artworks.
The Thinker
O Pensador "is a work created by Leopoldo de Almeida in 1939, currently housed in the Caldas da Rania Art Center. Leopoldo de Almeida is a Portuguese sculptor whose works have a high reputation both in Portugal and internationally. His works include some very important sculptures, such as' Princess Maratha ',' Monument to Princess Maratha ', and' The Thinker '.
Prince Enrique
Prince Henrique (1394-1460), also known as Navigator Henrique, was a key figure in the early Portuguese Empire and 15th century European maritime discoveries and expansion. He is considered to be the initiator of the great geographical discoveries in Europe. Enrique was the fourth child of King Jo ã o I and Filippa of Portugal. He encouraged his father to conquer the Muslim port of Ceuta on the North African coast in 1415. He learned about the opportunities provided by the Sahara trade route and was most interested in the expansion of trade between Pope John and Portugal in Christian legends.
Gilhimina Sugia
Guilhermena Suggia (June 27, 1885- July 30, 1950) was a Portuguese cellist. She studied with Pablo Casals in Paris and established an international reputation. She lived in England for many years and received a lot of praise. Sugia was one of the earliest women to make playing the cello her profession. She started learning cello in Portugal at the age of only 5 and graduated from Leipzig Conservatory at 18, later becoming one of the most acclaimed musicians of that era.
Abilio Manuel Guaela Junclo
Ab í lio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro (1850-1923) was a senior civil servant, member of parliament, journalist, writer, and poet in Portugal. His poetry works helped inspire the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic. His poetic works are mainly highly satirical about conservatism, romanticism, and the church, which had a huge impact on the eve of the Portuguese Revolution in 1910. He is considered the most popular poet of his time and the most typical representative of the so-called 'New School'.
Dragon Ball - Bamboo Root Carving
The bamboo root carving artwork created by Chinese arts and crafts master Liang Fengzhu in 1998 was inspired by the "Dragon Jaw Pearl" or Dragon Ball in the ancient Chinese legendary story "Zhuangzi: Qi Wu Lun". This work not only showcases Liang Fengzhu's exquisite carving skills, but also contains profound cultural connotations. Through exquisite bamboo root carving techniques, the form and charm of dragon balls are vividly portrayed. Bamboo root carving is one of the traditional forms of Chinese arts and crafts. Through the skillful carving of artists, artworks with unique beauty and cultural connotations are created. It is currently collected in the Liangfengzhu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanyue, Hengyang, China.
Japanese Satsuma burnt vase
Satsuma yaki is named after its place of origin, located in the Satsuma region of Kyushu Island, Japan (now Kagoshima Prefecture). This ceramic art form reached its peak in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Satsuma yaki is known for its exquisite cracked glaze (known as "Kintsugi") and complex handmade carvings. They are usually decorated with traditional Japanese patterns such as flowers, birds, landscapes, and figures. The production of Satsuma yaki involves multiple steps, including molding, carving, glazing, and firing. The carving technique is particularly delicate, often carving details on white or beige cracked glazes.
The Seal
Foca is a commemorative sculpture located at Aqu á rio Vasco da Gama Aquarium in Arges, Lisbon, Portugal. This aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in the world, built in 1898 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India. The construction of this aquarium began in December 1897 and ended in July 1898, led by two French master architects, Charles Viald and Fernand Tusette, who were then residing in Lisbon.
Tongguan Kiln Ceramic Research Institute Pottery Lion
The pottery lion produced by the Tongguan Kiln Ceramic Research Institute is an artwork that combines traditional ceramic craftsmanship with cultural symbolism. Lions symbolize power, majesty, and courage in Chinese culture, often used as the image of guardians, placed at the entrance of important buildings or as home decorations to ward off evil spirits and avoid harm. Made from high-quality clay through manual shaping, carving, and meticulous craftsmanship. By utilizing the profound ceramic production techniques of Tongguan Kiln, the majestic form and vivid expressions of lions are vividly portrayed. It showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and innovative spirit of Tongguan kiln ceramic art, while also reflecting the profound heritage of Chinese arts and crafts.
Vase during the Cultural Revolution
Vases from the Cultural Revolution period (1966-1976) usually refer to ceramic vases produced during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The ceramic art works of this period have distinct characteristics of the times, often adorned with portraits of Mao Zedong, quotes from Chairman Mao, revolutionary slogans, or patterns related to socialist construction, reflecting the political atmosphere and social life of that era. In terms of artistic style, it is often relatively unified, with bright colors and direct and powerful patterns, reflecting the concise and vivid artistic expression advocated during the Cultural Revolution. Due to the particularity of this period, it has also become an important material for studying modern Chinese history and culture.
Ceramic Decorations from Tongguan Kiln Ceramic Research Institute
The ceramic decorations produced by the Tongguan Kiln Ceramic Research Institute represent the profound ceramic production tradition and artistic achievements of China's Tongguan Kiln. Tongguan Kiln is one of the famous ceramic kiln series in Chinese history, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, unique glaze colors, and exquisite decorations. It is usually handmade with high-quality clay, carefully designed and fired multiple times, and finally presents an artistic effect of bright colors and exquisite patterns. Every piece of work is the result of the craftsman's unique craftsmanship. These decorations, as carriers of culture, are not only favored domestically but also exported overseas, becoming an important way to spread Chinese ceramic art.
Er Long Xi Zhu - Dark Wood Carving
The gloomy wood carving work created by Chinese arts and crafts master Liang Fengzhu in 2005 is currently collected at the Liang Fengzhu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanyue, Hengyang, China. The theme of "Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl" in traditional Chinese culture depicts a vivid scene of two dragons circling and playing around a precious pearl. It is a traditional Chinese auspicious pattern that symbolizes power, strength, and good luck. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of auspiciousness, representing supreme power and wisdom; And pearls symbolize wealth and light. This pattern is commonly seen in ancient architecture, art, and celebratory events, symbolizing national peace and prosperity.
Arhat Woodcarving
This is a wood carving work by Chinese arts and crafts master Liang Tieqiu from 2015. It is currently collected at the Liangfengzhu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanyue, Hengyang, China. It shows a scene where a Arhat subdues a fierce dragon with fearless courage and strength. In Buddhist legend, Arhat is a saint who has reached nirvana but has not entered nirvana in order to educate all beings. The dragon subduing Arhat symbolizes infinite magic power and wisdom with his magic tools - Ruyi beads and holy bowls. The image is majestic and solemn, full of bravery and strength, successfully conquering the dragon, which symbolizes overcoming the troubles and obstacles in human hearts in Buddhist art.
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