Dragon-patterned elephant-head four-eared vase made by Ye Hongming, a master of celadon.
Dragon-patterned elephant-head four-eared vase made by Ye Hongming, a master of celadon.
Catalog Number: 353
Height 49cm, mouth diameter 14cm, belly diameter 22cm
Starting Price: RMB 52,000
Reference Price: RMB 250,000~280,000
This bottle is one of the masterpieces of the great master of Qing porcelain, Ye Hongming. The elephant ears symbolize peace and prosperity; "xiang" (象) sounds like "xiang" (祥), meaning auspicious, and "ping" (瓶) sounds like "ping" (平), meaning peace. It vividly expresses the master's pursuit and praise of national peace and prosperity.