
Double-eared appreciation vase with "Opening the Screen to Reveal Wealth" in fencai, a collaboration between Zhang Songmao and Xu Yafeng. 59×30×20×18 cm
Famille Rose Double-Eared Vase "Peacocks & Prosperity" by Zhang Songmao and Xu Yafeng
Zhang Songmao, Xu Yafeng
- Lot Number
- 014
- Size
- 59×30×20×18cm
Lot Description
This double-handled vase is a collaborative masterpiece by ceramic masters Zhang Songmao and his wife, Xu Yafeng. The vessel features an elegant silhouette with flared rim, elongated neck, bulbous belly, and ring foot. A pair of coral-red chi-dragon handles adorns the sides of the neck. The rim and lower body are decorated with exquisite fencai floral scrolls, ruyi pendant leaves, and layered meander patterns. The neck is embellished with "Ji" (auspicious) and "Xiang" (lucky) motifs, symbolizing good fortune and smooth progress. The main scene depicts "Peacocks Opening to Display Wealth." Two peacocks perch gracefully on rocks, their feathers rendered with delicate layering and vibrant, lifelike eye spots. Surrounding them, peonies and wisteria bloom in a symphony of color. Peonies represent prosperity and honor, while peacocks symbolize auspiciousness and nobility, together conveying the message of "wealth revealed and a brilliant future ahead." The reverse side bears the running script inscription "Peacocks Opening to Display Wealth," dated to the Year of Wuxu, accompanied by seals. The integration of calligraphy and painting creates a refined artistic atmosphere. Zhang Songmao excels in bird-and-flower and figure painting, while Xu Yafeng specializes in fencai coloring. Their collaboration results in a piece characterized by meticulous brushwork, rich and lustrous colors, and a harmonious composition. This work combines exceptional craftsmanship with the artistic value of renowned masters, making it a premier example of contemporary fencai porcelain for display.
This double-eared ornamental vase is a collaborative piece by master ceramic artists Zhang Songmao and Xu Yafeng, an acclaimed artistic couple. The vase features an elegant silhouette with a flared rim, slender neck, rounded body, and ring foot. Two iron-red chi-dragon handles flank the neck. The rim and base are framed by intricate famille rose bands showcasing scrolling flowers, ruyi motifs, and key-fret patterns. The neck is adorned with "Ji" (auspicious) and "Xiang" (blessing) emblems to symbolize good fortune. The primary scene depicts Peacocks and Prosperity. Two peacocks perch on rockwork, their feathers rendered in meticulous layered brushstrokes with vivid ocelli. Blooming peonies and wisteria surround the birds. Peonies represent wealth and prosperity, while peacocks symbolize nobility and bright prospects, together conveying the auspicious meaning of "prosperity unfolding like a peacock spreading its tail." The reverse side bears the calligraphic inscription "Ping Kai Fu Gui," dated Wuxu year, accompanied by artist seals, harmoniously integrating painting and calligraphy. Zhang Songmao specializes in flower-and-bird painting, while Xu Yafeng is renowned for exquisite famille rose coloring. Their joint creation showcases delicate brushwork, rich yet mellow enamel tones, and a balanced composition. As a premium contemporary famille rose porcelain, this distinguished decorative piece offers exceptional artistic and collectible value.
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