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Blue Canton Enamel Box & Cover, 8 Buddhist Symbols,
Blue Canton Enamel Box & Cover, 8 Buddhist Symbols,
Item Details
Description
Bronze, polychrome enamel painting
China, 19th century
Circular box and cover on a raised base with revolving border
Deep body with matching cover
On the dark blue background of the wall and the cover, the ‘Eight Auspicious Symbols’, alternating with lotus flowers, each framed by a light blue ruyi border
In the center of the lid a shou character, surrounded by bats
The interior of the box in light blue, the base white enamel
Dimensions: c. 12 x 23 cm
Age-related condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,400 Euro

Condition:

The box and cover is in age-related condition with traces of wear. Cracks in the enamel and extensively restored. The dimensions are c. 12 cm in height and 23 cm in width.



Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism

The ‘Eight Auspicious Symbols’ (bajixiang 吉祥) were introduced to China with Tibetan Buddhism during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) and have been widely used in Chinese decorative arts. The symbols include the Wheel of the Dharma (falun 法轮) symbolizing knowledge, the conch shell (faluo 法螺) symbolizing the thoughts of Buddha, the victory banner (fazhuang 法幢) symbolizing the victorious battle of Buddha’s teaching over all hindrances, the parasol (fagai 法盖) symbolizing protection and spiritual power, the lotus flower (lianhua 莲花) symbolizing purity and enlightenment, the treasure vase (baoping 宝瓶) symbolizing inexhaustible treasure and wealth, the fish pair (shuangyu 双鱼) symbolizing conjugal happiness and freedom from restraint and the endless knot (panjie 盘结) as a symbol of harmony.


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Blue Canton Enamel Box & Cover, 8 Buddhist Symbols,

Estimate €1,200 - €1,560
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Starting Price €1,200
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