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Today, Tongxin She Teahouse recommends this "Jingdezhen ink-ground ancient color with gold-painted gaiwan".
In the long river of time, Jingdezhen's porcelain is like a resplendent star, shining with a unique radiance. And this ink-ground ancient color with gold-painted gaiwan is even more outstanding among them. With its exquisite craftsmanship and ancient elegance, it is deeply captivating.
The gaiwan with a capacity of 110ml is neither too large nor too small, just right to hold the fragrance of tea and poetic charm. The bowl body adopts a scroll-style window opening, and a breathtakingly beautiful painting unfolds slowly. The line "Spring breeze with great elegance can accommodate all things; autumn waters' writings are free from worldly dust." is inlaid like pearls and jades, exuding profound cultural connotations and lofty sentiments. Outside the scroll, green pines and daisies surround it. The green pines are tall and straight, demonstrating an unyielding character; the daisies are elegant and imply purity and beauty. The gaps are filled with ink, ancient and composed, as if bringing people into a tranquil classical world.
Its ink-ground is deep, thick, and pure; the colored ground is like lacquer, shining brightly enough to be a mirror. That deep black is like a mysterious night sky, containing endless stories. There is a small green pine branch left on the cover, simple yet powerful, inexplicably eye-catching, adding a touch of liveliness and vitality to the entire gaiwan. The three lines of gold-painting at the cover knob, rim, and bottom foot are like golden threads, tightly wrapping this elegance and luxury.
This ink-ground polychrome ware is derived from the Kangxi ink-ground plain three-color ware and appeared in the Yongzheng dynasty. At that time, it was mostly used for appreciation and had a relatively high grade. However, because it is very different from the traditional palace style, it is hardly inherited by later dynasties, making it even more precious. It is a witness to history, a continuation of culture, and a treasure of art.
When you hold this gaiwan and feel its warmth and texture, it is as if you are having a conversation with the ancients and touching the breath of that distant era. In the curling fragrance of tea, let us together savor this ancient beauty and feel the charm and power of traditional culture.