Short description of the item and its origin This exquisite porcelain vase, created by scholar-artist Liu Geng, presents a refined fusion of classical literati painting and fine ceramic art. The body features a delicate hand-painted scene with blue and white cobalt tones complemented by soft underglaze pink/red highlights. A towering rock face rendered in classical landscape techniques stands alongside vibrant bamboo leaves and blooming peonies, while graceful fish swim in the tranquil waters below. The reverse side is adorned with elegant Chinese calligraphy reading "儛水遊魚" (Fish Dancing in Water), followed by the artist’s signature, dating, and scholarly inscription. Handcrafted with flawless glaze and exquisite brushwork, this piece reflects the authentic line of traditional Chinese literati aesthetics. Collector’s Value & Benefits Original Artist Artwork: Hand-painted and signed by Liu Geng, a distinguished scholar-artist and visiting scholar of the Chinese National Academy of Arts. Literati Aesthetic: Combines traditional Song/Yuan style landscape brushwork, calligraphy, and poetry into a single three-dimensional ceramic masterwork. Refined Glaze & Technique: Features rich blue-and-white cobalt tones alongside delicate pink accents, displaying remarkable depth, clarity, and artistic skill. Auspicious Symbolism: The combination of swimming fish (abundance and freedom) and lush flora (prosperity) carries profound cultural blessings for any fine art collection. Dimensions (in cm) Height: 37 cm Top Diameter (Mouth): 5.8 cm Bottom Diameter (Base): 13.8 cm Weight (in grams) 1000 g Shipping method Shipping & International Duties: Based on our inventory storage locations, we ship our items from either Japan or Europe to destinations worldwide. We pack all items with extreme care using multi-layer protective materials to ensure safe transit for fine ceramics. However, once the package is handed to the carrier, we cannot be held responsible for carrier delays or minor shifts in international transit due to environmental factors or handling. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Shipping included: To provide you with a smoother shopping experience and premium logistics service, all import duties, taxes (VAT), and customs clearance handling fees incurred in your destination country will be fully covered and paid by us. You will not have to pay any additional customs fees upon delivery. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. About the Artist: Liu Geng Liu Geng (courtesy names Quzhou and Quzhou, studio names Jinggu and Yanxia Shanfang) hails from Yishui, Shandong. He served as a visiting scholar at the Chen Shouxiang Art Education Studio of the Chinese National Academy of Arts and studied in the Advanced Landscape Painting Class at the China Academy of Art. Under the tutelage of masters such as Chen Shouxiang and Ji Weizhai, he has devoted himself to the deep study of traditional calligraphy and painting, while gaining comprehensive erudition in literature and history. His paintings focus primarily on landscapes, while also demonstrating mastery in figure painting, bamboo, and rocks. Drawing inspiration from the Song and Yuan dynasties, his art exhibits an elegant style that inherits the authentic line of Literati Painting. He currently serves as a board member of the China Huaxia Culture Research Association, an artist at the Yan'an Painting Academy, and a contract artist for Chinese Painting and Calligraphy magazine.