Three Friends Of Winter

The bamboo, pine and plum comprising the "Three Friends of Winter" ({shochikubai}) which were thought to be models to be emulated by a person of good character.

"Three Friends of Winter." From Japan comes this beautiful hand cast and superb red patina bronze crescent form hanging flower vase Haineke complete with two iron monkey hangers.

The jar has a scene of the Three Friends of Winter, the lid with cranes and other unidentified additions.

Pine, plum, and bamboo (three friends of winter) design in gold, with decorative cloven corners and skirting.

Description A very nicely decorated plate with a beautiful scene of the Three Friends of Winter. With a nice empty rim.

The center features a chinoiserie scene depicting the trees that form the "Three Friends of Winter"**, a Chinese villa with a long fence and, in the background, a pagoda.*** Dimensio...

Japanese fabric storage box, second half of the 19th century, pine, plum and bamboo design, (three friends of winter) with beautifully executed multiple tones of gold, with gilded br...

Each with a pear-shaped body set over a short foot and tapering to a slender neck, the body painted in dark underglaze blue with the 'Three Friends of Winter', the leaves and blossom...

"Bamboo, prunus and pine together form a very famous motif in Chinese known as the Three Friends of Winter".* Together they represent the Confucian ideal of harmony.In Chinese lore t...

The platter depicts a beautiful seaside landscape with a pagoda, garden fence, rockwork, and three trees known as the Three Friends of Winter: pine, bamboo, and plum.

The charger is decorated with Shochikubai meaning " three friends of winter", bamboo, pine and plum blossoms and together representing solid characteristics, good luck and happiness ...

Pine trees, bamboo and prunus flowers form a very famous motif in Chinese art known as "The Three Friends of Winter." Together with peonies symbolizing spring they represent the cha...

The scene and quality of painting is amazing. Three Friends of Winter These are pine, Prunus mume and bamboo.

The scene and quality of painting is amazing. Three Friends of Winter These are pine, Prunus mume and bamboo.

This stunning piece depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s decorations in Japanes...

Prunus blossom and Dragonfly great symbolism Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three Friends of Winter".

Bamboo is a symbol of resilience and a symbol of Summer, when part of the Four Gentlemen, or a symbol of the New Year when part of the Three Friends of Winter. Cicada are beloved i...

Set against a green background, the vase showcases sho-chiku-bai, or The Three Friends of Winter, which combines pine trees, bamboo and plum blossoms to represent strength, persevera...

These form the traditional Japanese motif of “sho-chiku-bai” or “three friends of winter.” The other two panels depict a collage of various geometric patterns in vibrant colors, con...

Images of pine, plum, and bamboo also form the motif known as the Three Friends of Winter, representing overcoming obstacles, persevering through hardship, and resilience after adver...

It also features a Plum tree, Bamboo and a Pine tree, the three friends of winter. The Three Friends of Winter is an art motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum.

They also depict pine, plum blossoms, and bamboo motif, which is called "Sho-Chiku-Bai" or "Three Friends of Winter", on a white background.

This striking piece showcases an attractive scrolling vine motif in Kutani deep green throughout the entire body, a beautiful contrast against three scalloped panels depicting the tr...

The piece depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s decorations in Japanese homes.

Together they depict the traditional Sho-Chiku-Bai or "Three Friends of Winter" motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s decorations in Japanese homes.

Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter". Lotus Lotus - Lian-Hua, He - Thanks to the Buddhist influence, the lotus (or sea-rose) is of unique i...

Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter". Condition: Overall condition Rimfritting/small chipping only.

Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter". Rock Emblem of longevity, hardness and durability.

Interesting Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting the three friends of winter: pine, bamboo, and flowering plum.

Captivating Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting the three friends of winter. Pine, prunus, and bamboo with songbirds in a spring lakeside idyllic landscape.

"Three Friends of Winter" motif: pine (song), bamboo (zhu), and plum (prunus or mei), which are known for their ability to thrive during the winter months.

When placed together, these three plants - pine, bamboo and plum - are referred to as the Three Friends of Winter (Sho Chiku Bai), and symbolize resilience, determination and perseve...

Great quality decoration Three Friends of Winter. Chenghua marked. Box included.

Plumb, bamboo and pine are known as the three friends of winter because they stay green and or bloom in the snow.

Rare Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white underglaze plate decorated with a well painted design of the 'Sho-Chiku-Bai' or 'Three Friends of Winter', consisting of pine, bamboo and plum b...

For more information on the Three Friends of Winter, see Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery by PB Welch

The screens are titled on verso Three Friends of Winter. Made in the Nihonga school style ink and color on paper with extensive gold leaf decoration.

Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. 20-1-20-1-1 Symbolism: Prunus Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three Friends of Winter".

The top of the stand is intricately carved with the "Three Friends of Winter" motif of pine, bamboo and plum.

Crafted of lacquer, the exterior decorated using the maki-e technique featuring a motif of shochikubai, the three friends of winter (pine, plum and bamboo).

In the Song Dynasty, perhaps as a mistranslation, or more likely, a play on words, the wine vessel was transformed into a flower vessel for the literati, used to hold and view flower...

This exceptional piece depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s decorations in Japa...

The pine, the bamboo, and the plum blossom are also admired for their perseverance under harsh conditions, and are together known as the "Three Friends of Winter" in Chinese culture....

The entirety is framed with a low relief carved frame featuring the Three Friends of Winter (bamboo, plum and pine) on one side, and simple black lacquer on the other side.

These form the traditional Japanese motif of “sho-chiku-bai” or “three friends of winter.” The other two panels depict a collage of various geometric patterns in vibrant colors, con...

It depicts panels with “sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif, and birds surrounded by flowers, on the semi-square body of this exquisite vase.

The piece depicts the auspicious traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s decorations in Japane...

Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter". Plum - Mei, Li - The plum tree, pine, and bamboo are the "Three Friends in Winter".

Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter". Source: Nilson, J.

The surface of the twelve vertical plates was etched with motifs of "Three Friends in Winter": Pine, Bamboo and Plum Blossom, the emblems of longevity and resilience.

Of rectangular form with recessed corners, the top and sides depicting the three friends of winter (bamboo, pine and plum) growing amongst small rock formations, the interior tray de...

This pair of garden seats is beautifully painted with monkeys and a program of the Three Friends of Winter (i.e. Pine, Bamboo, and Prunus).

This cabinet on a stand features scenes of pagodas, sacred mountains, and the Taoist Three Friends of Winter, opens outward on brass hinges.

Dish with iron-red, green, aubergine, yellow, brown and black with an insect in flight above flowering peony issuing from rockwork, the rim with flower sprays reserved on diaper-patt...

The exact selection can vary from the picture due to stock changes. A set of 30 plates from the early 17th century. Variation on a theme. Late Ming dynasty blue and white plates w...

Very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming ZHangzhou Swatow. Scene of boat on a sea 22-10-19-1-1 Condition Overall condition; Rimfritting, ...

Pair of 19th century Chinese Guan type vases in bottle form with gentle broad fluting.

A very nicely decorated plate with a beautiful scene of a flying Horse With a nice empty rim. Wanli, Tianqi or Chongzhen Period 1590 – 1640 These kind of dishes are will described...