Ru kiln Tang Dynasty Style Horse Tea Pet

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Artistic Insight

This tea pet, named “Wind-Riding Ceramic Horse,” draws inspiration from the sculptural art of the Tang Dynasty and the ceramic craftsmanship of Ru Kiln. Famous for its unique glaze colors and exquisite craftsmanship, this tea pet is a modern continuation of that tradition. The horse’s form is vivid with smooth lines, reflecting the Tang Dynasty’s stylized and abstract treatment of animal shapes. It features a gentle celadon glaze, warm and smooth as jade, offering significant aesthetic and artistic value.

Each “Wind-Riding Ceramic Horse” is handcrafted and meticulously fired, its surface detailed with fine craquelure that adds a touch of antiquity and a sense of the vicissitudes of time. In the tea ceremony, tea pets are not only decorative but also enhance the atmosphere of the tea table, evolving over time to reveal their unique charm.

Legend has it that the ancestor of Ru Kiln received help from a divine horse while experimenting with glaze colors. Where the horse trod, springs emerged, solving the water supply problem for pottery making. Since then, this horse-shaped tea pet has become a talisman among Ru Kiln craftsmen, symbolizing hope and success. Each “Wind-Riding Ceramic Horse” carries the craftsmen’s profound respect and love for ceramic art, also bringing peace and good fortune to its user.