Antique Chinese late Ming – Wanli / Tianqi C Porcelain China Bowl Cranes
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Condition Report: Overall Condition; Rimfritting and 1 kintsugi filled chip. Size (aprox): 147x75mm
A very nice bowl from the 17th century ming period. Cranes flying on the outside of the bowl. Marked with double fishes at the base.
symbolism;
Crane
The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The five birds: crane, phoenix, mandarin duck, heron and wagtail represent the five Confucian relationships; in this case the crane stands for the key deference of son to father. Two cranes flying towards the sun represent ambition. A crane among clouds represent nobility; a pair of cranes represent a wish for long married life while a crane in pine trees a wish for a long life together.
Emblem of rank: Civil Official 1st rank.
Source: Stallard, R. Chinasage: All about China. Retrieved from the Chinasage 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.
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