The plum vase with golden auspicious cloud dragon pattern painted in pastel is an extremely precious and artistic value of the antique collection. This bottle has elegant shape, exquisite craftsmanship, gorgeous colors, and auspicious patterns, reflecting the superb level and profound cultural connotation of ancient Chinese porcelain production.
First of all, from the styling point of view, this plum vase is 48 cm high, with a belly diameter of 28 cm, well-proportioned proportions and smooth lines. The bottle body is slender, the neck is slender, the bottle mouth is slightly skimmed, and the overall shape is like a slim lady, elegant and dignified. This shape is not only beautiful and elegant, but also conforms to the principle of mechanics, so that the bottle can maintain stability while also showing its unique artistic charm.
The body of the bottle adopts the decorative technique of leaching pastel and gold, which makes the whole bottle appear golden and brilliant, and the luxury is compelling. Powdering is a porcelain decoration technique that creates a variety of patterns and colors by applying a powder containing metallic minerals to the surface of porcelain. On this plum vase, the craftsmen used their exquisite skills to depict the golden auspicious clouds and dragon patterns vividly. The auspicious clouds rolled, and the golden dragon flew, as if it would break through the wall at any time and soar straight into the sky. This vivid picture not only shows the superb painting skills of the craftsmen, but also gives the bottle a strong sense of movement and vitality.
In terms of color use, this plum vase uses a variety of colors to match and render. The main color is blue, supplemented by gold, red, green and other colors, forming a rich and harmonious color effect. Blue symbolizes tranquility and depth, while gold represents dignity and glory. The embellishments of red, green and other colors make the whole picture more vivid and eye-catching, rich in layering. This ingenious color combination not only enhances the visual impact of the bottle, but also reflects the deep understanding and skillful use of color by ancient craftsmen.
In addition, the design of this plum vase is also full of auspicious meanings. Both auspicious clouds and dragon patterns are auspicious elements in traditional Chinese culture. The auspicious clouds symbolize auspiciousness, longevity and healthThe dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation, representing authority, dignity and auspiciousness. The combination of these two elements not only makes the bottle more beautiful and atmospheric, but also embodies the ancient people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
From the point of view of the production process, the production process of this plum vase is extremely complex and delicate. It needs to go through multiple processes such as tire making, glazing, gold painting, and firing to complete. Each process requires meticulous operation and meticulous polishing by craftsmen. The slightest mismatch can lead to the loss of all the previous gains. Therefore, the craftsmen who were able to make such a beautiful plum vase were undoubtedly the best in the field of porcelain making at that time.
To sum up, the plum vase with gold auspicious cloud dragon pattern is a collection of antique art that integrates beautiful shape, fine craftsmanship, bright color and auspiciousness. It is not only an outstanding representative of ancient porcelain making skills, but also an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture. It is a rare treasure for collectors.