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Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming Wanli Tianqi Tea bowls CHenghua Marked

Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming Wanli Tianqi Tea bowls CHenghua Marked

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Condition Report: Overall Condition all with Rimfritting, 3 with hairline, 1 restored. 64mm

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4 17th century Blue & White TEA BOWL for the Tea Ceremony, with Three friends of winter 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

 

2-5-19-1-5

 

 

 

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China Dynasty Period

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Century