This work is carved in two layers of nesting glazes. From the inside to the
outside, they are: white glaze layer and red glaze layer.

Size: Height 38CM, Width 16CM
Hand engraving (not machine drill engraving)
Material: Colored glaze
Year: 1960s
Pattern: Phoenix piercing peonies

In traditional Chinese art, phoenixes and peonies are often depicted together. Phoenix is ​​an auspicious pattern in traditional Chinese culture, symbolizing beauty, light and happiness. Peony is the king of flowers and a symbol of wealth in traditional Chinese culture. The combination of phoenix and peonies symbolizes wealth, prosperity and happiness. In Chinese art works, phoenix and peony patterns often appear in jade carvings, murals, paintings and other art forms. The creation process of this pattern requires attention to the symmetry of the composition and overall harmony, as well as the direction of the phoenix’s wings and the detailed depiction of the peonies. The Phoenix and Peony painting is one of the important artistic expressions in traditional Chinese culture, showing the Chinese people’s yearning and pursuit of a better life.