Vase Applied with Three Molded Goats in Ge Glaze

This vase imitating a Ge vessel has blackish-grey lines criss-crossing the surface, creating a beautiful and dynamic pattern on an otherwise smooth surface. Three black goat designs are attached to the lower portion of the vase, all different in posture. The word for sheep, yang, is homonymous with the yang in Yin-Yang theory and symbolizes the brightness and vitality of spring. Chinese people often use the expression “the spring comes in full form” (san yang kai tai) to express auspiciousness and prosperity in the new year.