A detailed explanation of the black glazed four-beast five-tube garlic bottle made in Song Dynasty?

The black glazed garlic bottle with four animals and five tubes in Song Dynasty is a ceramic vessel with historical and artistic value. The following is a detailed interpretation of it:

1. Vessel type: Garlic bottle is a typical vessel type in Song Dynasty, which looks like garlic, hence its name. The bottle body adopts five-tube design, that is, the mouth, neck, shoulder, abdomen and bottom of the bottle body are five tubular structures respectively, which is unique.

2. Glaze color: the bottle body is made of black glaze, with deep glaze color and high gloss, showing a mysterious and noble atmosphere as a whole.

3. Design: The main design of the bottle is the dragon, phoenix, lion and unicorn, which are the four sacred animals in China traditional culture, implying auspiciousness, authority and mystery. The patterns of the four animals are fine, smooth and lifelike, which shows the superb painting skills of building kilns in the Song Dynasty.

4. Decoration: The decorative patterns of the bottle are rich and varied, including moire, lotus pattern and waist pattern. These decorative patterns are typical features of kiln site buildings in Song Dynasty, reflecting the high achievements of ceramic art in Song Dynasty.