Large Chinese Peranakan Nyonya Straits Famille Rose Green-ground Vase

Brightly enameled with pink-ground lobed panels containing green-and-red phoenixes surrounded by peonies. The panels are reversed on a rich. Ground of more beautiful red peony flowers and branches. The neck is molded with a pair of lions (fu-dogs) and the shoulder molded with two pairs of chilong dragons. The base border is decorated with encircling lotus lappers.

Iconography (meanings) of these decorations. Phoenix, lions, and lotus lappers are symbols of Buddhism.

The ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism is nirvana, meaning to release from rebirths in samsara the cycle of death and rebirth. To which life in the material world is bound. One Buddhism story is that in every five hundred years, phoenixes will carry all the hatred and worries in the world, burning themselves in fire, and eventually become reincarnated from their sacrifice, to bring new peace and happiness to human again. Phoenix and peony flowers have also been traditional symbols of female beauty in the Chinese culture.

This type of porcelain was exported to the Southeast Asian market, and is still highly sought after by connoisseurs of Chinese antiques. An impressive piece for decoration and easy center of conversation for its rich cultural meanings. Height: 12 inch (31 cm). Mouth diameter: 3.8 inch (9.8cm). Please contact me it you need additional photos. For more information and free ideas about. Xpectations, where we publish our findings from our project on. The item "Large Chinese Peranakan Nyonya Straits Famille Rose Green-ground Vase" is in sale since Saturday, November 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases".

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Featured Refinements: Famille Rose
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Multi-Color