Auspicious Beginning | White Porcelain Zodiac Ram Seal

Name: Auspicious Beginning | White Porcelain Zodiac Ram Seal
Brand: 八方新氣 藝術瓷器 NewChi Porcelain
SKU: 14401100050
Price: 7880.00 TWD
Availability: InStock

Side by side, as one — good fortune begins in lifting each other up.

Auspicious Beginning takes the form of three rams standing as one, their horns meeting in harmony and joining into a ring — the piece in the A Matter of Character series that embodies good fortune and harmony.

In Chinese, 羊 (yáng, “sheep”) shares its sound with 祥 (“auspicious”), and 三羊開泰 echoes 三陽開泰, “three yangs bring an auspicious start” — an age-old wish for winter turning to spring and good fortune arriving. Heinrich Wang gives this blessing the shape of three rams bound in one heart, a piece of porcelain to live with every day.

Its base bears the seal inscription 三羊開泰 in seal script, designed by Wang. It is at once a desk piece and a seal you can press, giving a blessing a mark it can leave behind.

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Contemporary White Porcelain Craft · Fired at 1300°C

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Designed by Taiwanese artist Heinrich Wang

Designed by contemporary white porcelain artist Heinrich Wang, each piece embodies Eastern philosophy and contemporary form.

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Transforming life philosophy into functional art, conveying a Zen-inspired modern aesthetic.

Transparent-glazed pure white porcelain | Hand crafted

Crafted with a transparent glaze technique, revealing the pure beauty of porcelain’s natural white after firing.

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Only human hands can convey their warmth — every NewChi Porcelain piece is handmade, embracing the challenges of fine porcelain craftsmanship.

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Gift Box & All-Occasion Card

Perfect for important festivals, greetings to elders, corporate gifting, and art collections — conveying taste and blessings. If you would like a handwritten all-occasion card, please note your request in the remarks field at checkout.

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Why This Piece

Horns in accord, each in its place

Each ram lifts its own head, yet their horns meet at the top in harmony, each completing the others. In Chinese, 角 means both “horn” and “role”: when everyone holds their place well, together they make a whole.

Auspicious as a sheep

Inscriptions on ancient bronzes and ceramics often wrote 吉祥 (“auspicious”) as 吉羊, “auspicious sheep.” Auspicious Beginning carries this vocabulary of blessing into contemporary white porcelain.

Three yangs, a fresh start

三羊 (“three sheep”) sounds like 三陽 (“three yangs”), the returning warmth of spring. The piece suits gifts for a new year, a new venture or a new life.

A seal designed by Heinrich Wang

The base bears 三羊開泰 in seal script, designed by Wang. Pressed in seal paste, it leaves a red impression, extending the piece from something to admire to something to use.

Usage Scenarios

Lunar New Year and the Year of the Goat
Given at Lunar New Year or in the Year of the Goat, it carries the wish of 三陽開泰: a bright new year and everything made new.
For elders and birthdays
For an elder born in the Year of the Goat, or the senior members of a family: a wish for a household of one heart, and a keepsake to display for years after the celebration.
For a newborn
Welcoming a baby born in the Year of the Goat, an auspicious seal becomes the first mark of blessing in a new life.
For partners and new ventures
For business partners, a new team or a friend opening a business, three rams of one heart speak to mutual benefit and working together.

Design Detail

Horns that meet in a ring

Three pairs of horns curl upward and wind around one another, opening at the top like a flower in bloom. From every angle, the meeting points and open spaces shift.

A full, rounded body

A rounded porcelain body holds the three rams, a sign of reunion and abundance. The soft glow of white porcelain brings out every rise and curve of the form.

A seal inscription designed by Heinrich Wang

The piece closes at its base with the four characters 三羊開泰, their forms designed by Wang. Turn it over, and the ornament becomes a seal: something to look at and something to use, made one.

Product Detail

Design Concept

Auspicious Beginning is the piece in Heinrich Wang’s A Matter of Character series that embodies good fortune and harmony. Three rams stand side by side, their horns intertwined into a ring — a wish for an auspicious start and shared effort. Its base carries the seal inscription 三羊開泰, designed by Wang, and can be pressed in seal paste: a porcelain seal made to be both admired and used.

Occasions or Usage

At about 14 × 12.1 × 12.6 cm, Auspicious Beginning sits well on a desk, tea table or bookshelf, close enough to see where the horns meet.

To use it as a seal, press the base evenly into seal paste, then stamp. Wipe the seal face gently with a soft cloth afterward to keep it clean.

Ideal For

For your own collection

For those born in the Year of the Goat, lovers of zodiac art, or anyone who wants a piece of white porcelain on the desk that carries both meaning and use.

As a thoughtful gift

For Lunar New Year, a birthday gift for an elder born in the Year of the Goat, a newborn’s keepsake, or a blessing for a partnership, opening or new team.

For display

Compact in size, it suits a desk, bookshelf, tea table or entry console, and looks especially composed on a display stand.

Dimension

Name: Auspicious Beginning (三羊開泰)
Designer: Heinrich Wang 王俠軍
Series: A Matter of Character
Type: Porcelain zodiac ram seal and display piece
Material: White porcelain
Dimensions: L 14 × W 12.1 × H 12.6 cm
Seal inscription: 三羊開泰, designed by Heinrich Wang
Packaging: Gift box and carrier bag

交相協調　互惠互利 — Horns in accord, each giving, each gaining
同心同德　和樂融融 — One heart, one virtue, joy shared in harmony
團結合作　吉祥豐盛 — Working as one, rich in good fortune
三羊開泰　不只雙贏 — Three rams, an auspicious start — more than a win for two

About the Artist | Heinrich Wang

Heinrich Wang, founder of NewChi Porcelain and Tittot, is one of Taiwan’s most representative contemporary artists in white porcelain and liuli glass. Renowned for infusing philosophy and poetry into object design, his works have been exhibited at the National Museum of History in Taiwan, the Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, and the Triennale di Milano, earning recognition from collectors worldwide. Every porcelain piece is personally overseen by Wang, offering an aesthetic choice that unites artistry, cultural depth, and practical function.

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What does Auspicious Beginning symbolize?

In Chinese, 羊 (yáng, “sheep”) shares its sound with 祥 (“auspicious”), and 三羊開泰 echoes 三陽開泰, “three yangs bring an auspicious start” — an age-old wish for winter turning to spring and good fortune arriving. With three rams standing together, horns intertwined, the piece adds a further blessing of harmony and working as one.

A note on names: 羊 can mean goat, sheep or ram in English, so all three appear for this zodiac sign. Heinrich Wang shapes this series around the animal’s horns, which is why this piece is described with rams.

Who is Auspicious Beginning a good gift for?

Elders and family members born in the Year of the Goat, families welcoming a baby in the Year of the Goat, and business partners, new ventures or new teams. Its auspicious meaning and moderate size also make it a fitting Lunar New Year gift.

Can the seal actually be used?

Yes. The base carries the inscription 三羊開泰 in seal script, designed by Heinrich Wang. Press it in seal paste to stamp greeting cards, sign artwork or mark a special occasion with a personal impression.

Gift Wrapping

Each NewChi Porcelain piece comes with an elegantly designed gift box.

From the moment it is opened, it conveys your thoughtfulness and refined taste.

Whether it’s a housewarming gift, a wedding present, or a gesture of appreciation for someone important, it expresses warmth and emotion beyond words.

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