Zhuoyu Hou is a Chinese-born porcelain artist working with MEISSEN since 2016. Raised in southern China in close contact with nature and handmade objects, she developed an early sensitivity to craftsmanship and material form.
Hou studied industrial design at the China Academy of Art in Shanghai before continuing her education in Germany at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, focusing on ceramics and glass. During this period, she completed an internship at MEISSEN and realised her master’s graduation project in collaboration with the manufactory.
Her porcelain works are defined by a clear, sculptural language inspired by nature, balance, and cultural symbolism. Zhuoyu Hou contributes a contemporary, cross-cultural perspective to the manufactory’s artistic legacy.
This exceptional eight-faceted vase by Chinese porcelain artist Zhuoyu Hou beautifully unites Eastern symbolism with European porcelain tradition. Hand-painted with delicate wisteria vines and three black-throated tits, the design evokes the warmth of a golden summer evening. Soft naturalistic details blend into stylized golden leaves and branches on the vase’s neck, all set against a deep cobalt blue and semi-matte gilded background, achieved through expert high-temperature firing.
The vase’s eight-sided form carries special meaning in Chinese culture, where the number eight symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and fortune. Varying facet widths create a dynamic play of light and perspective, offering a new visual experience from every angle, a perfect harmony of craftsmanship, culture, and beauty.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
With over 300 years of heritage, MEISSEN porcelain is crafted entirely by hand at its historic manufactory in the city of Meissen, Germany. From molding and embossing to painting and firing, each piece reflects a commitment to timeless craftsmanship and innovative artistry.
Artist
Zhuoyu Hou for Meissen
Limitation
15 pcs only
Maintenance
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Dimensions and weight
Height: 71 cm
Width: 29,5 cm
Depth: 28 cm
Weight: 10 500 g
