Ceramic Vase Photography Prints

This photograph presents an exquisitely detailed ceramic vase that radiates artistic mastery and cultural symbolism. Bathed in a spotlight against a dark background, the vase’s striking chartreuse green glaze immediately commands attention, serving as a vivid canvas for the intricate bas-relief that adorns its surface. At the center of the composition is a magnificent dragon rendered in brilliant turquoise and cerulean tones.

The dragon, with its fierce red mane and delicate scales, is depicted mid-flight among swirling clouds in pink, purple, and violet hues. Its posture is dynamic and full of movement, claws extended, as it descends toward a fish breaching from stylized waves. The fish, rendered in crisp white with subtle blue shadows, gazes upward—its form detailed yet serene—symbolizing transformation or aspiration.

This narrative motif, of a carp transforming into a dragon, is deeply rooted in East Asian mythology. It symbolizes perseverance, ambition, and spiritual ascension—an allegory of rising above struggle to achieve greatness. The waves beneath the fish are carefully carved in layered, repetitive curves, emphasizing motion and harmony.

The vase’s shape is gently fluted, giving it a sculptural elegance. Blue dragon head handles emerge subtly from its sides, echoing the central motif and adding a sense of symmetry and regality. The matte finish of the glaze softens the bold colors, imbuing the piece with an antique, timeless quality. Lit dramatically from above, the shadows cast along its curves enhance its dimensionality, making this photograph as much about light and form as the subject. The composition invites the viewer to appreciate the craftsmanship of the object and the story it tells—one of myth, nature, and transformation preserved in porcelain.

NOTE: The image shown is a close up image of the Photograph. The 2nd image shows the full photograph.

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Pursuit on Porcelain