{"product_id":"black-ceramic-auspicious-ornament","title":"Black Ceramic Auspicious Ornament | Floating Cloud Gourd | PROSPERA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PROSPERA Black Ceramic Auspicious Ornament is a handcrafted luxury sculpture rooted in China's intangible cultural heritage (ICH) black pottery tradition. Inspired by the floating cloud gourd — one of the most auspicious forms in Chinese decorative art — each piece is individually hand-formed and polished to a deep mirror-like finish using the traditional carbon-reduction firing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Black Ceramic Auspicious Ornament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-formed black ceramic clay — no two pieces are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating cloud gourd silhouette — a symbol of fortune and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural metallic lustre from carbon-reduction firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICH-certified traditional black pottery technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition — each piece individually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating cloud gourd (fú yún guā) combines two of the most auspicious symbols in Chinese tradition — the cloud, representing good fortune and celestial blessing, and the gourd, symbolising health, prosperity, and longevity. This black ceramic auspicious ornament carries that layered cultural meaning into a refined luxury object, making it a deeply meaningful gift for any milestone occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving room, study, or tea room statement décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate gifting — conveys cultural prestige and good wishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousewarming, wedding \u0026amp; milestone celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese New Year \u0026amp; Mid-Autumn Festival gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt collectors \u0026amp; ICH heritage enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Handcrafted black ceramic clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural carbon-black with mirror-like metallic sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Low-oxygen reduction kiln firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited — certificate of authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Wipe with soft dry cloth only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this black ceramic auspicious ornament handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every piece is individually hand-formed and hand-polished by a single artisan using ICH-certified traditional black pottery techniques. No moulds, no machine finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cultural meaning of the floating cloud gourd?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe floating cloud gourd combines two auspicious symbols — the cloud represents celestial blessing and good fortune, while the gourd symbolises health and longevity. Together they make this black ceramic auspicious ornament one of the most meaningful gift choices in the PROSPERA collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a certificate of authenticity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each PROSPERA piece ships with a certificate documenting the artisan, firing batch, and edition number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/miyoud.com\/collections\/hei-tao-series\"\u003eBlack Ceramic Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — each piece a limited-edition work of ICH craftsmanship. The black pottery tradition is recognised by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage\u003c\/a\u003e programme as a living art form of outstanding cultural value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROSPERA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48642274492644,"sku":null,"price":1759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1991\/3956\/files\/product-11-bright-white.png?v=1776688342","url":"https:\/\/miyoud.com\/products\/black-ceramic-auspicious-ornament","provider":"PROSPERA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}