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he piece titled Free Bird 1 is a striking example of contemporary porcelain art, created in 2024 by Duan Yijian. It features a traditional lidded jar form, brought to life with expressive underglaze cobalt blue brushwork on a pristine white porcelain surface. Unlike the restrained elegance of classic blue-and-white ware, this jar pulses with dynamic energy. Broad washes and animated strokes depict abstracted bird forms—wings outstretched, eyes alert—suggesting motion and vitality. The layering of forms and overlapping lines evoke a feeling of freedom and spontaneity, capturing the symbolic essence of a bird unbound, while seamlessly blending tradition with modern expression.

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