The cultural surprise of the Spring Festival Gala 2026 was stunningly represented by a blue-and-white porcelain sculpture of a lucky horse from Jingdezhen!
As a significant work of Jingdezhen's porcelain culture, this piece has made a prominent appearance at the Spring Festival Gala for three consecutive years. This trending lucky horse stands out with its craftsmanship, perfectly showcasing the charm of millennia-old porcelain art and the romance of Chinese aesthetics.
The horse measures 77 cm in length, 80 cm in height, and 28 cm in width. Created by Cao Chunsheng, it brings together the masterful skills of Jingdezhen's ceramic artisans and inheritors of intangible cultural heritage. The entire piece features hand-painted classic Yuan blue and white peony patterns, symbolizing continuity and the blessing of abundance, with five beautifully painted peonies representing the "Five Blessings."
This piece embodies the Chinese New Year's blessing of good fortune and prosperity. Rather than replicating traditional styles, it perfectly integrates the grandeur of Han and Tang sculptures, the classicism of Yuan blue and white, and the dynamic aesthetics favored by contemporary audiences.
It preserves the essence of Jingdezhen's technique of "white glaze and blue decoration in one firing," allowing traditional craftsmanship to take on a youthful vibe and showcasing the charm of contemporary ceramic art.
From the ancient porcelain capital to the Spring Festival Gala stage, this blue-and-white lucky horse is not just a ceramic piece; it is a living embodiment of China's outstanding traditional culture. The Spring Festival Gala uses porcelain as a medium to refresh the millennia-old blue-and-white craftsmanship in the Year of the Horse, presenting a trendy interpretation of Chinese traditional craftsmanship to the world while allowing the rich heritage of Chinese culture to thrive through innovation and continuity.
(Source: CCTV News)
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