The Peony Dance Vase

The Peony Dance Vase

The vase of 'Sparrow Dance Peony' is an artwork made using Baoqing bamboo carving techniques. Baoqing bamboo carving is a traditional art form in Hunan Province, with a complete range of carving techniques, rich themes, unique techniques, and high artistic value and cultural connotations. This technique not only requires artists to have superb artistic expression skills, but also needs to be able to integrate the aesthetic taste of literati with the artistic conception of classical Chinese painting and calligraphy. The themes of Baoqing bamboo carving are diverse, ranging from anecdotes about characters to religious stories, from landscape customs to flowers, birds, grass, and insects. It is a work of art with complex craftsmanship, rich themes, and strong color expression.
Cloisonn é vase during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty

Cloisonn é vase during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty

This is a Qing Dynasty cloisonn é vase, now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Cloisonn é technology was introduced to China from Byzantium (now Istanbul) between 1200 and 1400 AD, but Chinese craftsmen endowed it with unique Chinese characteristics. During the reigns of Emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) and Emperor Qianlong (1736-95) of the Qing Dynasty, the craft of cloisonn é was perfected and reached its artistic peak. At the bottom of the vase, there is a delicate moire band. Each moire is like Ruyi's head, and there is a narrow lotus curl.
Qing Dynasty relief dragon patterned vase

Qing Dynasty relief dragon patterned vase

This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), which is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
Blue and white jade teapot, spring vase, porcelain, antique vase

Blue and white jade teapot, spring vase, porcelain, antique vase

Dragon patterned porcelain vase

Dragon patterned porcelain vase

Jingdezhen floor vase ceramic ware, new Chinese style home decor, living room flower arrangement decoration

Jingdezhen floor vase ceramic ware, new Chinese style home decor, living room flower arrangement decoration

Changsha Kiln Lion Candlestick "created by Hu Wuqiang

Changsha Kiln Lion Candlestick "created by Hu Wuqiang

The Tang Dynasty Changsha kiln blue glazed brown green colored lion shaped candle holder has a height of 13.2 centimeters, a diameter of 2.2 centimeters, and a base diameter of 9.8 centimeters. The device is in the shape of a sheep, with vertical ears, closed mouth, rolled tail, and a horizontal view. Carrying a cylindrical candle tube, crouching on the carved throne with bent limbs. Round seat, flat bottom. The front, left, and right sides of the abdomen each have pointed leaf shaped doors, which resemble the shape of a lion. The tire is gray and white in color, with light brown green stripes on the body and a light yellow green glaze on the outer cover. The device has a stable shape, a gentle and cute animal image, and colorful glaze decoration. Early celadon candle holders were mostly shaped like animals. During the Three Kingdoms period, there were also sheep shaped candlesticks.
New Ceramic Vase Ornament Small Flower Vase Tabletop Decoration Ceramic Crafts

New Ceramic Vase Ornament Small Flower Vase Tabletop Decoration Ceramic Crafts

The porcelain "Double Tube Cast Pottery Pot" collected by Teddy Hahn

The porcelain "Double Tube Cast Pottery Pot" collected by Teddy Hahn

The pouring container is spherical in shape and coated with dark brown, beige, terracotta, and green colors. It contains two stirrup like connecting nozzles and is decorated with two animal shaped figures. The subject displays a personified face, possibly depicting a sun. This ship may have come from Moche, and this porcelain was collected by Teddy Hahn.
The "Monchanen Vase" produced by the S è vres National Manufacturing Plant

The "Monchanen Vase" produced by the S è vres National Manufacturing Plant

The size of this vase is quite slender and simple, with a blue white background and white flowers with blue stems on top. At the base, there is a blue large leaf decoration with fine lines, while the long stem rises towards the neck and blooms with small white flowers. The simplified floral decoration, while appropriately reminiscent of soapberry flowers, emphasizes the slender lines of the vase, with the bouquet blooming on the shoulders. Currently collected at the Saints City Museum.
Jingdezhen Ceramic Tabletop Vase Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Pattern Double Eared Four sided Square Vase

Jingdezhen Ceramic Tabletop Vase Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Pattern Double Eared Four sided Square Vase

Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The vase is made of transparent and colorless underglaze blue and white porcelain with cobalt pigment, fired in Jingdezhen, and is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
The Yangshao Culture of the Neolithic Age in China's "Colored Pottery Basin with Human Face and Fish Pattern"

The Yangshao Culture of the Neolithic Age in China's "Colored Pottery Basin with Human Face and Fish Pattern"

The Shao culture refers to an important Neolithic colored pottery culture in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, which lasted from approximately 5000 BC to 3000 BC (about 7000 years ago, with a duration of about 2000 years) and was distributed throughout the entire middle reaches of the Yellow River from Gansu Province to Henan Province. It was first discovered in Yangshao Village, Mianchi County, Sanmenxia City, Henan Province in 1921, so according to archaeological conventions, this culture is called the Yangshao culture. It is centered around Guanzhong, western Henan, and southern Shanxi, where the tributaries of the Yellow River, such as Wei, Fen, and Luo, and extends north to the Great Wall and Hetao areas, south to northwest Hubei, and east to eastern Henan. It currently exists at the Central Academy of Historical Research.
Porcelain "Sacrificial Blue Sky Ball Vase" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

Porcelain "Sacrificial Blue Sky Ball Vase" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

This vessel shape appeared during the Ming Xuande period, with a large and upright body, a majestic aura, and a sturdy and antique shape. It is named after its round and bulging belly resembling a spherical shape. The sacrificial blue glaze is often used during sacrificial ceremonies, hence it is called sacrificial blue glaze. It is also known as Jilan or Gemstone Blue.
Porcelain bowl with copper edge inlaid with blue and white porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

Porcelain bowl with copper edge inlaid with blue and white porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty

The blue and white porcelain bowls made during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty are now preserved in the Hunt Museum in England. The outer edge of the bowl is decorated with a Pegasus frame,
Jingde Blue and White Porcelain Vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingde Blue and White Porcelain Vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This Chinese cultural relic is a blue and white porcelain trumpet shaped vase fired in Jingdezhen during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The vase is decorated with fresh flowers and leaves, measuring 11cm in height, 11cm in width, and 11cm in length. It is currently housed in the Hunt Museum in the United Kingdom.
Northern Song Ru kiln celadon lotus style warm bowl

Northern Song Ru kiln celadon lotus style warm bowl

The lotus shaped warm bowl from the Ru kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty was used to produce porcelain. The original vessel should be paired with a holding pot and was commonly used for warming wine during the late Tang and Song dynasties. Currently housed in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Ru kiln was once used in the palace, but due to the method of covering and firing, the mouth had defects. Therefore, there was a move to "order Ruzhou to burn celadon in the palace". The selection of Ru kiln and the use of fully glazed support should be one of the reasons.
17th century Polish porcelain "Pear shaped Flower Coffee Pot"

17th century Polish porcelain "Pear shaped Flower Coffee Pot"

This porcelain pot is collected in the Royal Museum of Vail. The handle of the pot is shaped like the letter "J", with volutes on the top and bottom, and raised leaves and palms on the outside. The pot has a dome cap with a collar. The painting style includes randomly arranged flowers and realistic insects, with shadows painted in gray. This type of decoration became popular in the 1730s and was the first typical European porcelain painting style. The designs of flowers, fruits, and insects are taken from plant patterns.
Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The vase is made of transparent and colorless underglaze blue and white porcelain with cobalt pigment, fired in Jingdezhen, and is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
Painted Porcelain Water Buffalo by Jacobs Adrien Halder

Painted Porcelain Water Buffalo by Jacobs Adrien Halder

Porcelain from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, titled 'Silver Gold Plated Inlaid Blue and White Porcelain Bowl'

Porcelain from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, titled 'Silver Gold Plated Inlaid Blue and White Porcelain Bowl'

The blue and white porcelain bowl made during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1619) is currently preserved in the Hunt Museum in England. The outer edge of the bowl is decorated with a Pegasus frame, and the bowl wall is decorated with flower spray.
Porcelain from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, titled 'Flat bottomed Oval Vase from the Yongzheng Period'

Porcelain from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, titled 'Flat bottomed Oval Vase from the Yongzheng Period'

The vase is exquisitely painted, with a flat bottom, an oval shaped body, a cylindrical neck, and a flat, trumpet shaped mouth. The Qing Dynasty of China (1644-1912). Collected by the National Military Museum of Spain (Toledo, Spain).
Porcelain from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty: "Porcelain Salt Bottles from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty"

Porcelain from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty: "Porcelain Salt Bottles from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty"

This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain called "Porcelain Salt Bottle from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty". It was fired during the Kangxi period of China (1662-1722) and is currently housed in the Krakow Salt Mine Museum in Poland. Before the development of porcelain production technology in Europe, porcelain from foreign countries had already been imported since the Middle Ages, and their prices often exceeded those of similar silverware. For many years, they have only been used for decoration, while their fashion trends continue to spread. These products have aroused the curiosity of European buyers due to their rich and exotic patterns.
Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The vase is made of transparent and colorless underglaze blue and white porcelain with cobalt pigment, fired in Jingdezhen, and is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.