17C Chinese Porcelain Late Ming Wanli Tianqi or Transitional Reverse Decorated Lotus

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Condition Report: / / Overall Condition 2 lines and rimfritting/small chips. 148x23mm

Description

A Blue & White Ko-sometsuke plate with a Lotus scene. Reverse decorated.

symbolism
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.

Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved from the Gotheborg website.

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