Modern Style Ceramic Vase with Golden Butterfly Decals

This is a beautiful wheel-thrown stoneware vase decorated withunderglazes, a glossy clear glaze, as well as gold butterfly decals. The shape of the piece belongs to the artist's ongoing gourd series. Ancient Chinese regarded the gourd to be a symbol of prosperity and good luck as it is prolific in fruits and seeds. It is also believed to be a charm to ward off evil spirits and disease, as well as a symbol of longevity. The stripe design reflects modern and abstract art, a bold and impressive vessel with or without flowers.