The art form entered Taiwan during the reign of the Tao Kuang Emperor(1821-1850) and were used to adorn temples with life-like legendary figures, mythical beasts, birds and animals. The production process relies on the ingnuity of the craftsman to select, filter, mould, shape, dry, and fire the clay with multi-level glazes, so combining the skills of construction, design, imagery and clay firing into one artifact. The unique brilliance of the colors, such as the amber and jadeite greens and the golden reds, have been appreciated increasingly with each passing generation.

Cochin Ceramics have always occupied a central part of Taiwan's traditional artistic culture, and have now evolved to become unique decorative artifacts of exquisite beauty bellieved to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.

Size:14"*12"*5"

Material:Jiao Zhi pottery

Origin:Beijing

Craft:tradiitonal jiao zhi pottery making crafts with over 2000 years history

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This image showcases the essence of Chinese ceramic art.

The dragon is an important symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, nobility, and good fortune.

Meanwhile, ceramics are one of the representatives of traditional Chinese craftsmanship, renowned for their exquisite shapes and unique artistic style.

In this image, two dragons are playing with each other, and their bodies are carved so vividly that they seem ready to move at any moment.

The dragons' bodies are also adorned with various patterns, showcasing the richness and diversity of Chinese ceramic art.

The entire scene is filled with mystery and charm, making people imagine the gorgeous ceramic ware used by ancient emperors.