Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Transitional Three Friends of Winter Plate
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Condition Report: Overall Condition A (Good) Rimfritting and 1 chip. Size: 147mm x 35mm or 5.78x1.37 inch
A very nicely decorated Kosometsuke plate with a nice scene.
The Three Friends of Winter, also known as Suihan Sanyou, Saikan Sanyu or Sehansam-u, is an art motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum. The Chinese, the Japanese and the Koreans observed that the pine, bamboo and plum do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season unlike many other plants. Known by them as the Three Friends of Winter, they entered the conventions of East Asian culture.Together they symbolize steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. They are highly regarded in Confucianism and as such represent the scholar-gentleman’s ideal
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| Condition Report | Overall Condition A (Good) Rimfritting and 1 chip. Size: 147mm x 35mm or 5.78×1.37 inch |
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