VNTG Yue Kiln Celadon Glazed Porcelain Incense Burner

Description

View VNTG Yue Kiln Celadon Glazed Porcelain Incense Burner with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Yue Kiln Celadon is an ancient type of Chinese ceramic famous for its smooth, jade-like green glaze. Chen Pengfei dedicated his life to rediscovering these ancient techniques and bringing them into the modern world. Two piece Antique Asian Celadon incense burner. Appx 12"x6". Pattern in the ceramic. Small slit in lower pot, see last picture. Chen Pengfei (often Westernized as Cheng PengFei or mistranslated as Peng Fei), an acclaimed master artist widely celebrated as a premier figure in modern Yue Kiln Celadon pottery.  Yue Kiln Celadon is an ancient type of Chinese ceramic famous for its smooth, jade-like green glaze. For centuries, the secrets to making its most beautiful variationcalled Mi-se or "secret color" celadonwere lost. Chen Pengfei dedicated his life to rediscovering these ancient techniques and bringing them into the modern world. [, 2, 3, 4, 5] Who is Master Chen Pengfei? A Living Heritage Protector: He is an official National-Level Inheritor of Yue Kiln Celadon firing techniques, which is a protected intangible cultural heritage in China. [1] An Expert Scholar: He serves as the honorary director of the Eastern Zhejiang Yue Kiln Celadon Museum. [1] A Master Innovator: He combined ancient firing formulas with modern designs to create unique works that look both historical and contemporary. [1, 2] Characteristics of His Artworks Master Chens works are highly prized by art collectors and museums for several special reasons: The "Secret" Jade Green Glaze: He successfully recreated the mythical Mi-se glaze, which creates a deep, glossy, olive-green or bluish-green sheen that looks like liquid water or smooth jade. [, 2, 3] Ancient Carving Techniques: He uses traditional hand-carving methods (kehua) directly into the wet clay before firing, adding subtle, elegant patterns of flowers or waves that catch the light under the glaze. [1] Modern Functionality: While he makes perfect replicas of ancient ritual vases, he also designs beautiful tea sets, cups, and bowls meant to fit perfectly into modern daily life. [1, 2] Where to See His Legacy Chen Pengfei has held massive solo exhibitions, including a major showcase at the prestigious Zhejiang University. He has also worked on establishing a dedicated art museum in his hometown of Shangyuthe birthplace of Chinese celadonto ensure future generations can learn this magnificent art form. The faint pattern under the glaze is an ancient style of hand-carving called Kehua (carved decoration). The design shows simplified lotus petals and ruyi clouds (a traditional curved cloud shape that symbolizes good luck). Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Vases.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Celadon Green

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

Unknown

Maker

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown