Chinese Porcelain 16/17C Ming Period plate China flute player Antique Kosometsuke
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Condition Report: Overall Condition;Restored. Size: 155mm
A very nice bowl/small plate with a scene of Fisherman.
Beauty in it’s simplicity
Symbolism:
One of the Eight Immortals Emblems
Flute of Han Xiangxi, the Patron Saint of Musicians has the power to make flowers grow and blossom immediately. The Flute is an emblem of harmony and also of the Patron Saint of Florists.
The flute is the symbol of Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals. As such, it is an auspicious object and a symbol of longevity. The flute is usually made of bamboo and
has joints. It is also considered a rebus for “rising high”.
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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