Antique 17th C Chinese Porcelain Late Ming Tianqi Pine tree Plate

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Condition Report: minimal rimfritting only. Size: 147x27mm DXH

Description

A Blue & White Ko-sometsuke plate with a gnarled pine tree

symbolism

Pine

Pine – Song – symbol of endurance and longevity. The favorite tree of Chinese painters. Pine trees rank above all other trees and epitomizes self-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds of the twistings of the life forces. The plum tree, pine, and bamboo are the “Three Friends in Winter”.

 

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