The Age of Peace and Prosperity

Xu Yin is a highly respected artist from Longquan, China. He is famed for his celadon, being particularly proficient in the imitation of Southern Song glazes. His pieces preserve the traditional characteristics of Longquan celadon in a very sincere, humble and mature manner. Xu Yin has won numerous awards and high praise both home and abroad for his pieces, regarded by many as porcelain treasure.

The neck of the piece is decorated with four ascending dragons, braced to leap and take flight. The gaping mouth faces the sky and the ample belly stands magnanimous. The vessel is a pertinent symbol of prosperity and accordance. The soaring dragons imply that no matter the vastness of the sky or depth of the earth, all men, obeying the will of heaven, will live in harmony and joyfully celebrate this magnificent era of prosperity.

The neck of the piece is decorated with four ascending dragons, braced to leap and take flight. The gaping mouth faces the sky and the ample belly stands magnanimous. The vessel is a pertinent symbol of prosperity and accordance. The soaring dragons imply that no matter the vastness of the sky or depth of the earth, all men, obeying the will of heaven, will live in harmony and joyfully celebrate this magnificent era of prosperity.

Height: 29cm (11")

Width: 34cm (13")

Height: 29cm (11")

Width: 34cm (13")

Natural Longquan clay, glaze stone, throwing

Natural Longquan clay, glaze stone, throwing