In the traditional pot, the most appreciated thing is antique, except for the stone scoop. If the stone scoop pot symbolizes the popularity of the literati, representing the literati's desire for nature and life after living in the government for three years or for a long time, then antiques symbolize the pursuit of fame and career. Drumming, drumming and singing all symbolize the spirit of striving forward!
Traditional Chinese pottery drums mostly originated in the Central Plains, and more than 20 kinds of drums of different sizes and shapes existed before the Qin and Han dynasties. Although the drum body varies in size and height, it is almost always thick waist tube-shaped. One of the drum shapes is particularly eye-catching, which is said to have been first designed and made by Shao Tycoon in the Qing Dynasty. His original design intention was to imitate the shape of the drum, and later people imitated this pot shape when making pottery, gradually forming an antique pot shape.
In modern times, Zhao Songting was inspired by Wu Dache to create a unique pot shape. This pot has a flat and round body, a bulging belly, a smooth neck high lid, and a perfect fit between the mouth and the female line along the lid, and the line is rounded and full. The lid and neck are full of strength, and the rainbow knobs show momentum. The two-curved jug flows naturally and smoothly, and the circle handle rises symmetrically with the line of the jug. Some styles of handles have a slight drape under the circle, full of agility. The overall shape of the flesh and bone pavilion is even, and the harvest is just right, as if it was completed in one go, making people feel the smooth rhythm.
In the ancient rules, the shape of the antique pot is unique. The short body of the jug has an oval silhouette, like an upside-down rugby ball. The design of the lid is also incorporated into this shape, with an elliptical outline as the outer edge, and the lid surface presents a graceful arc to form a medium-sized ellipse. The lower contour line of this medium oval is hidden at the upper end of the jug, and although it is not visible, its presence must be felt. The sub-mouth is also an ellipse, and the three ellipses are different in size and shape, but the overall appearance is the same and echoes each other. In addition, there should be a golden ratio between the long axes of the three ellipses, which makes the antique pot more delicate and elegant.
From an intuitive point of view, the angle distance between the handle and mouth of the antique pot and the mouth should be exactly equal, which makes the lines of the whole pot smooth and integrated. The design of the body should be full and inflated, as if carrying some kind of life force. The lid and body should blend perfectly, and the lid edge and the mouth of the pot should be flat and plump, like a closed lip. This design concept emphasizes the overall beauty of the pot, and through the processing of details and the grasp of proportions, the whole pot appears more exquisite and elegant. Every part of the antique pot has been carefully designed and crafted to reveal an ancient and unique artistic style.
Process characteristics: body barrel: drum shape, so also known as imitation drum. Bottom: imitation drum pot closes flat bottom. Shoulders: The shoulders of the imitation drum pot must be tall and straight to be imposing. Neck: Imitation drum pot with short neck. Sub-mouth: The mouth of the imitation drum pot is in a line. Handle: There is a slight neck gap between the knob and the lid, and the knob is an equally scaled down body shape. Charm: The momentum of the imitation drum pot must have ten tensions, that is, like a cowhide drum full of gas.