Chinese Classic

The Chinese Classic Collection by UNTABLE features ceramics and glassware with traditional Chinese style in modern forms. Classic elements like bamboo brushwork and blue-and-white porcelain patterns are reimagined for contemporary homes.

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Chinese Classic

Cranes in Chinese Art

In traditional Chinese paintings, cranes symbolize long life and elegance. Artists often use simple but expressive brushstrokes to highlight the graceful form and natural movements of the crane. This artistic style, typical in Chinese ink painting, values simplicity, balance, and harmony, capturing a calm and lasting sense of beauty.

Artwork: "Pine, Plum, and Two Cranes" (detail), Shen Quan (1682–1762), Qing Dynasty. Ink and colour on silk, 191 cm × 98.3 cm.

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Chinese Classic

Blue-and-White Porcelain

Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, first widely produced during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), is famous for its clear white ceramic decorated with rich cobalt-blue patterns. The distinctive blue colour comes from cobalt pigment painted onto the porcelain before glazing and firing at high temperatures, resulting in vivid designs that remain bright over time. Typical patterns include flowers, birds, landscapes, and folk stories, reflecting traditional Chinese artistic values of harmony, beauty, and balance. This style continues to be admired around the world for its elegance and cultural significance.

Image: Three exceptional examples of blue-and-white porcelain from the Yongle (1403–1425), Yongzheng (1723–1735), and Qianlong (1736–1795) periods. Source: Christie's 2025 Spring Auctions.

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