Antique Collectibles from ShangriLa
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Description
A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period.
20-1-20-1-1
Symbolism:
Peony
Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction.
Bamboo
Bamboo - Zhu - longevity. Never loosing its leafs, bamboo is a symbol of old age, endurance and modesty. Bamboo and plums together represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter".
Rock
Emblem of longevity, hardness and durability.
Chrysanthemum
One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty. The flower has come to symbolize easy life after retirement as reflected by the Song dynasty Scholar Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073) who regarded it as "the flower of scholarship and loneliness". Chrysanthemum is also a well-known herb used to prolong life. The petals and leaves are used to make wine and medicine. The early morning dew, collected from the flowers, was thought to help with longevity.
Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors' Help and Info Page. Retrieved from the Gotheborg website.
All will be packed neat and sent track and trace airmail with insurance. Packages are always shipped on the next wednesday. If there is a specific hurry please contact us.
Condition
Overall Condition; rimfritting and 2 hairline. Size (aprox): 22.7 centimeter
Period
18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
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