A LARGE Chinese famille rose celestial porcelain vase, having Globular body, elongated neck , and a slightly concave base. Highly detailed with famille rose hand painting, of branching bright color ripe pomegranates and Buddha's hand citrons abundant tree and its foliage against clean white underglazed ground.


Mark on base, six blue seal script -Zhuan-Shu- characters, YongZheng Reign Period of Great Qing.


Dimension: 25 "H x 13" Diam. (with stand)



The Sale Will Benefit IFGF Church of Atlanta

LOT NOTES
The Buddha's hand citron (Citrus Chirocarpus) derives its Chinese name FoShou and the alternative English name of "Finger Citron" from its odd shape. It symbolizes "Much Happiness" and is used as an offering for the altar during the Chinese New Year.
The pomegranate (shiliu) signifies the sixth month of the lunar calendar and, because of its many seeds, represents fertility, offspring and descendants.

For this reason, the pomegranate is an important symbol in Chinese marriages.

The first character (shi) has the same pronunciation as the word for "generations" (shi) and thus strengthens the meaning as generations of descendants.

Elegantly displayed upon a carved hardwood stand.

Excelent condition.

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