8# Antique Chinese -Yongzheng 1730- Tea Bowl – Imari Flower – Porcelain – Qing Dynasty – China

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Condition Report: Overall Condition; Saucers; 5 some (minimal) Rimfritting. 2 with chip and 1 with chip and hairline. Cups 6 with (minimal) Rimfritting. 2 with small Chip. Size; 88mm and 138mm

A very nice  set of 8 cups and saucers with a beautiful imari scene loaded with symbolism.

Symbolism

Pagoda. In China and Japan, a tower, usually having several stories, built in connection with a temple or monastery. In general, a multistoried tower, usually but not exclusively associated with Buddhist shrines. Often a receptacle for relics and secures good geomantic influences.

Qilin, (Wade-Giles ch’i-lin), – symbolizes benevolence, rectitude. A good omen. Symbol of Military Officials of the 1st Grade. In Chinese mythology, the unicorn whose rare appearance often coincides with the imminent birth or death of a sage or illustrious ruler. (The name is a combination of the two characters qi “male,” and lin, “female.”) Nilson, J. Gotheborg.com: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved

Peony – Mu-Dan – Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction. Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg.com: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved from https://www.gotheborg.com/glossary/

Oriole. The bird of joy and music. Often symbol for “singsong” girls.

Lotus – Lian-Hua, He – Thanks to the Buddhist influence, the lotus (or sea-rose) is of unique importance in Chinese folklore and symbolism. It is the symbol of purity and one of the eight Buddhist precious things. The lotus comes out of the mire but is not itself soiled. It is inwardly empty yet outwardly upright. It has no branches (no family/offsprings) but yet smells sweet. The words for lotus in Chinese have the same meanings as: to bind, connect (in marriage), one after the other, uninterrupted, to love, and modesty. One of the Eight Budhist Symbols.

All will be packed neat and sent track and trace and insurance. Registered airmail. Packages are always shipped on the next wednesday. If there is a specific hurry please contact us.

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.