2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Xiantan Jiu Tianqing 30

Entrant Company

Chengdu Zhihe Advertising Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - New Category:

Client's Name

He Taijin, Ma Xingyu, Wang Tao

Country / Region

China

Xiantan Jiu Tianqing 30 is a remarkable ceramic wine bottle, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation. Fired at high temperatures, the ceramic material’s unique physical properties provide ideal storage conditions for liquor, allowing it to breathe and undergo subtle secondary fermentation. This slow oxidation process enhances the flavor profile, making the liquor smoother and richer.

Inspired by the Ming Dynasty’s "Bao Yue" bottle, the design retains its graceful, rounded shape while subtly refining proportions to appeal to modern tastes. The elegant "Ruyi Dragon Ears" feature, symbolizing good fortune, incorporates a dragon motif, embodying China's revered cultural heritage. The dragon’s flowing form and the rounded elegance of the Ruyi create a harmonious visual tension, infusing the piece with life and noble energy.

The bottle’s glaze features a stunning Tianqing color, inspired by the iconic Ru Kiln glaze. The serene shade, reminiscent of a clear sky after rain, enhances the ceramic’s visual beauty and evokes peace, tranquility, and a deep connection to nature. This unique color, along with the classic design, creates an atmosphere of refined elegance and timeless beauty, making it a true art piece.

Xiantan Jiu Tianqing 30 represents the fusion of rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. It merges elements of imperial kiln culture, Chinese dragon symbolism, and Ru kiln traditions, showcasing the depth of China’s ceramic artistry. With its delicate proportions, intricate design, and distinctive glaze, this piece is not only a collector’s item but also an embodiment of high art and cultural preservation.

This ceramic masterpiece stands as a testament to both heritage and innovation, offering exceptional aesthetic, cultural, and collectible value.

Credits

He Taijin
Ma Xingyu
Wang Tao
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