"Clouds Deep Enough to Build a Cottage" Vase

Master Yang Guyi's Artwork: "Clouds Deep Enough to Build a Cottage" Vase Ornament– National Intangible Cultural Heritage [Underglaze Five-Color Porcelain]

"Clouds Deep Enough to Build a Cottage" is an exquisite underglaze five-color porcelain masterpiece crafted by renowned artist Yang Guyi. Standing at 50 cm tall, this elegant vase embodies the fusion of traditional Chinese landscape painting with the refined artistry of national intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship.

The vase features a pristine white porcelain body adorned with a delicate monochrome landscape scene, painted in subtle shades of gray (likely underglaze cobalt blue). The artwork depicts towering mist-shrouded mountains, lush foliage, and a traditional wooden pavilion nestled among the trees. A lone scholar sits contemplatively by a riverbank, while a small sailboat drifts nearby—inviting the viewer into a serene, poetic world.

National Heritage Craftsmanship

Made using the prestigious  Underglaze Five-Color Porcelain technique—a nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage. Fired at 1380°C, the colors remain eternally vibrant, while the glaze retains a lustrous, jade-like finish.

Master Artist’s Legacy

Created by Yang Guyi，a distinguished Arts & Crafts Master trained under Zhang Ding and inheritor of his father Yang Yingxiu’s artistic legacy. His works have graced Zhongnanhai, the Great Hall of the People, and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

Poetic Landscape in Porcelain

The painting employs  "ink-as-color" and "dry-brush-wet-effect" techniques, blending Song-Yuan dynasty mountain compositions with Ming-Qing literati charm. The misty peaks, tranquil waters, and secluded cottage evoke the philosophical ideal of "living reclusively within nature."

Timeless Collectible

With its large 50 cm stature, intricate hand-painted details, and limited production, this vase is a rare art investment. Yang Guyi’s works continue to appreciate, making this piece both a cultural treasure and a valuable asset.

Ideal For

Elegant decoration

Elevates studies, tea rooms, and halls with classical sophistication.

Prestigious Gift

A meaningful present for art connoisseurs and collectors.

Art Investment

A tangible piece of cultural heritage with enduring value.

"A mountain dweller’s dream, crystallized in porcelain."

Yang Guyi’s  "Clouds Deep Enough to Build a Cottage" transcends mere craftsmanship—it is a three-dimensional landscape painting, a whisper of ancient poetry, and a bridge between past and present.