The gourd or hulu (葫芦) holds a special place in Chinese tradition and is associated with health, good luck and auspiciousness. The hulu is a traditional Chinese medicine cure, believed to absorb negative, earth-based energy (qi, 气) that would otherwise affect health.
This youlihong hulu displays a bright red and some areas of emerald green hues. The fish add an exquisite touch of qinghua blue.
Signed: 尹佳 (Yin Jia).
Technique: youlihong, qinghua Clay: Dimensions: 32 cm (height), 20 cm (diameter)
