Auspicious Elephant Vase

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.

By virtue of the two Chinese homophones xiàng (elephant) and xiáng (auspicious), the elephant is held in very high regard and seen as a symbol of luck throughout China. The vessel is thus magnificently adorned with two elephants, signifying the prosperity they represent.

By virtue of the two Chinese homophones xiàng (elephant) and xiáng (auspicious), the elephant is held in very high regard and seen as a symbol of luck throughout China. The vessel is thus magnificently adorned with two elephants, signifying the prosperity they represent.

Height: 23cm (9")

Width: 21cm (8")

Height: 23cm (9")

Width: 21cm (8")

Natural Longquan clay, glaze stone, throwing

Natural Longquan clay, glaze stone, throwing