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Chinese Porcelain Altar Fruit Box in the form of a Peach

$870
£668.12
€765.66
CA$1,224.75
A$1,371.99
CHF 713.60
MX$16,735.39
NOK 9,085.11
SEK 8,566.61
DKK 5,714.68

About the Item

Chinese Porcelain Altar Fruit Box in the form of a Peach, 19th Century. The Chinese porcelain oval box in two parts is molded in the form of a large peach. It is naturalistically colored in greens and purple. The interior in an aqua blue color. There are some minor frits to the edge of the cover-see photos. Dimensions: 3 1/4 inches high x 6 1/4 inches long x 4 1/4 inches deep Reference: In Chinese mythology, Peaches of Immortality are consumed by the immortals due to their mystic virtue of conferring longevity on all who eat them. Peaches symbolizing immortality (or the wish for a long and healthy life) are a common symbol in Chinese art, appearing in depictions or descriptions in a number of fables, paintings, and other forms of art, often in association with thematically similar iconography, such as certain deities or immortals or other symbols of longevity, such as deer or cranes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-75
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY10619-irr1stDibs: LU861042784372

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