Dayazhai Enamel Chinese Knot Covered Bowl

This enamel-painted Chinese knot covered bowl was jointly created by Xu Zhijun, an inheritor of the Qing Dynasty imperial kiln famille rose porcelain painting technique from Jingdezhen, and Zhang Jian, a master of overglaze enamel and gold-painting techniques, along with several other masters. It employs various techniques including enamel painting and gold-painting, and is fired four times in the kiln. The designs include Chinese knots, intertwined branches, and lotus flower knots, each with a meaningful and auspicious meaning. The exquisite patterns and elegant colors create a perfect and refined aesthetic.

Chinese knot of unity:

The concentric knot pattern is an ancient and meaningful design. Due to its two interlocking knots, it is often used as a symbol of love, signifying "good fortune" and "eternal union".

Treasure flower:

The term "Baoxiang" originates from Buddhism. It is a respectful term used by Buddhist believers to refer to the image of the Buddha, and it represents an ideal flower shape that is pure, dignified, and beautiful.

The term "Baoxianghua" does not refer to a single flower shape. It is a pattern that has undergone artistic refinement, incorporating and refining elements from various flowers such as lotus, peony, and pomegranate.

The lotus flower pattern originated and flourished in the Tang Dynasty, inheriting the Tang Dynasty's aesthetic tendency of valuing fullness and the characteristics of national art and culture. By the Song Dynasty, the lotus flower pattern had changed from its rich and luxurious style to become more regular and simple. The Song Dynasty also saw the emergence of the intertwined lotus flower pattern, which also had a more obvious sense of movement.

vine pattern:

The exterior is painted with enamel-painted intertwined branches, with clear veins and graceful, dynamic foliage. The continuous structure of the branches and leaves symbolizes "endless life".