Vintage Hand Carved Chinese Clay Dragon Vase Tang Dynasty Poem Relief Potter

Crafted vintage Chinese studio art pottery vase/planter. This heavy (2lbs 4.1 oz ) clay vessel features a striking hand-carved, high-relief dragon winding around the exterior with highly detailed scale texturing. The body of the vase is incised with the full text of the famous classical Tang Dynasty poem “Ascending Stork Tower” (登鹳雀楼) by Wang Zhihuan, rendered in stylized traditional calligraphy. The poem reads: The white sun sets behind the mountains, the Yellow River flows into the sea. To see a thousand miles further, step up another flight of stairs. The relief work also features large, deeply glazed auspicious characters for Dragon (龙), Wealth (财), and Good Fortune/Blessings (福), alongside the traditional blessing May all your wishes come true (万事如意) near the base. Chinese Folk Art / Studio Art Pottery / Feng Shui Decor Motifs: Imperial Dragon, Classical Poetry, Auspicious Blessings Wheel-thrown clay base with a smooth, glazed interior (suitable for holding water) and an unglazed, textured earthy brown exterior. • Markings: Unmarked base showing authentic wheel-thrown wire cut marks. Excellent vintage condition with no major cracks or structural damage. Beautiful aged patina to the unglazed terracotta clay. Shows minor wear and expected rough edges on the unglazed foot rim consistent with age and hand-made production. (Please review all photos for exact cosmetic condition).