A LARGE Fine Chinese Famille Rose "Hundred Deer's" Porcelain Vase. Of Jun shaped body, a Bulbous vessel rounded shoulder to prominent neck, with flat rim and footed base. Having two orange-reddish ears of ascending Chi-Long Dragons flanked on shoulder, finely decorated with circumbular hand painting in famille rose design of "hundred deer" scene; depicted group of white-spotted deer in various pursuit beneath shading pine tress within a landscape. Showing calligraphy themed inscription followed by iron-red signature seal.

Deer are among the most frequently seen animals on charms. The Chinese character for deer is ? which is pronounced lu. The Chinese character ?, which refers to the salary a government official receives, is also pronounced lu. A picture of a deer is therefore expressing a wish for a top government office with a high salary.
The Chinese believe the deer lives to a very great age and, as a result, has become a symbol for long life.

Dimension: 17-3/4" H x 14-1/2" W

Excellent

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