Antique early 20th century Chinese Butterfly Bowl Republic or Late Qing Qianlong Mark

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Condition Report: Overall Condition; 3 small chips, 2 frits and 3 lines from rim. Base has some star hairlines. 20.8 x 5.5 cm

A very nice bowl, Late Qing or Early Republic with a lovely colorfull scene. Marked Qianlong at base.

Overall Condition; 3 small chips, 2 frits and 3 lines from rim. Base has some star hairlines.

Symbolism

The Buddha’s hand citron (Citrus chirocarpus) derives its Chinese name fo shou and the alternative English one of “finger citron” from its odd shape. It symbolises “much happiness” and is used as an offering for the altar during Chinese New Year. It’s rind is highly aromatic and believed to be demon-repelling making it highly prized. The dried peel is also thought to possess remarkable medical qualities.

Butterfly – joy and conjugal felicity. Butterfly is pronounced in homonym with the word die which means a 80 years old. Two butterflies together is meant a wish of “longevity”. “Die” is also pronounced similar to another word which means to “pile up” or “repeat” – and thus given the meaning “many”.

Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg.com: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain

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