Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile appliqué phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring is a collection of antique art that integrates Song Dynasty ceramic craftsmanship and classical aesthetics. With a height of 30 centimeters and a belly diameter of 18 centimeters, this work is of moderate volume and unique shape, which is a fine product of Song Dynasty porcelain.
Xiangzhou kiln, located in Anyang City, Henan Province, China, is one of the famous porcelain kilns of the Song Dynasty. Xiangzhou kiln is famous for its unique green glaze and stacking process, and its product glaze is warm and moist like jade, with delicate texture and restrained luster, and is known as "Xiangzhou green". The work "Phoenix Head Dragon Handle Flower Pouring" is the use of Xiangzhou kiln's unique green glaze and stacking process, so that it presents an elegant and mysterious beauty under the light.
As a utensil used to water flowers and plants during the elegant collection of ancient literati, flower watering is often endowed with rich decorations. The design of this piece is very ingenious. The utensils take the phoenix head as the flow and the dragon shape as the handle, and the overall shape is vivid and lively, full of dynamics. The phoenix's head opens its mouth as a water outlet, and the dragon's handle winds and turns in different forms, showing the craftsman's superb carving skills. The body is round and full, and the lines are smooth and natural, giving people a harmonious and elegant visual enjoyment.
In terms of decoration, the Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile applique phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring adopts the stacking process. Stacking is a decorative technique in which clay is molded into a three-dimensional pattern or pattern, and then pasted on the surface of porcelain, and then integrated with the porcelain after high-temperature firing. The phoenix head and dragon handle on this work are made through the stacking process, with a strong three-dimensional sense and lifelike. The details of the phoenix's head, such as its feathers, eyes, and beak, are meticulously handled, as are the scales, claws, and hair of the dragon's handle, showing the craftsman's extreme pursuit of detail.
In terms of glaze color, the Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile applique phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring presents a unique blue-green tone. This glaze color is between blue and white, with both the freshness and refinement of celadon and the purity and elegance of white porcelain. Under the soft light, the texture of the utensils is set off more vividly, as if you can feel the breath of nature and the vitality of life.
In terms of production technology, this work also shows the superb skills of Xiangzhou kiln porcelain workers. From the three-dimensional sculpture of the phoenix head dragon handle to the smooth polishing of the body, from the delicacy of the pile appliqué pattern to the uniform application of the glaze, every part has been carefully carved and meticulously polished. The uniform application of the glaze and the precise control of high-temperature firing make the whole work present a warm and jade-like texture, which fully reflects the high achievement of porcelain production in the Song Dynasty.
In addition, the Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile applique phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring also has a certain practicality. It can not only be used as a home decoration item to add to the artistic atmosphere of the interior, but also as a tea ceremony or ikebana utensil for daily tea and floral activities. Over time, this piece will become more precious due to the owner's maintenance and the precipitation of time.
In terms of collection value, Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile appliqué phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring also has high potential. Due to the scarcity of Xiangzhou kiln porcelain and its unique cultural connotation, high-quality Xiangzhou kiln porcelain has become the focus of attention of many collectors and investors year by year. With its exquisite craftsmanship, high-quality materials and unique cultural connotation, this work has high artistic value and investment potential.
To sum up, the Xiangzhou kiln blue glaze pile applique phoenix head dragon handle flower pouring is an antique artwork integrating artistry, practicality and collection value. It not only shows the charm of the ceramic craft of the Song Dynasty, but also reflects the far-reaching influence of classical culture. For those who love traditional culture, appreciate the aesthetics of craftsmanship or are interested in porcelain collection, this piece is undoubtedly a rare treasure.
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