This green dragon covered bowl features designs of a green dragon, ocean waves, clouds, and ancient coins. The vividly depicted green dragon symbolizes royal authority and supreme power in ancient Chinese culture, while the ocean and cloud patterns represent the essence of traditional Chinese landscape painting and the close relationship between dragons and the sea and sky. The intricate details and smooth lines of the designs bring the dragon and the sea and cloud patterns to life, conveying a sense of awe and respect. The ancient coin pattern, a symbol of fortune and wealth in Chinese culture, adds to the overall significance of the design.
Crafting the green dragon mutton fat jade porcelain covered bowl involves multiple processes, including material selection, material treatment, shaping, finishing, air-drying, painting, and firing, all of which require exquisite polishing and carving skills and extensive experience from skilled craftsmen.
In addition to the three components, craftsmen also use the gilding technique, creating a dazzling golden background that contrasts sharply with the warm and white mutton fat jade porcelain, further highlighting the beauty of the green dragon, ocean waves, clouds, and ancient coins designs.
The "cover", "bowl", and "stand" of the green dragon mutton fat jade porcelain covered bowl serve different functions:
1."Cover": The cover is a component of the covered bowl that covers the bowl to prevent dust, insects, or other substances from entering it. It also has a heat-insulating effect, keeping the tea warm and maintaining its taste.
2."Bowl": The bowl is the container for holding the tea, and its exquisite design and production using mutton fat jade porcelain give it a warm and delicate luster with a smooth texture. Its shape and size are carefully designed to allow the tea to fully spread and release its best aroma and flavor.
3."Stand": The stand supports the bottom of the bowl, allowing it to be stably placed on a table without slipping or tipping over. The stand also collects water drops and protects the table, preventing tea water from seeping out from the bottom of the bowl.
The "cover", "bowl", and "stand" of the green dragon mutton fat jade porcelain covered bowl are closely integrated, presenting the designs on the covered bowl perfectly. The green dragon mutton fat jade porcelain covered bowl is not only a daily use item but also an art piece full of artistic charm and cultural significance, allowing people to experience the profound charm of Chinese painting and ceramic craftsmanship while enjoying the aroma of tea.
