Wedgwood "Fallow Deer" Charger

19th century English transfer ware platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. This platter is from the Staffordshire region of England, where...

Pair of early 19th century plates by John Dawson & Co., Sunderland, Durham. The impressed mark dates from 1799-1837. These plates have lovely transfer in b...

Early 19th century signed Spode handled serving dish with a wonderful shaped handle and scalloped edge. The pattern is of a lovely Asian village.

19th century Staffordshire platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. This platter features a combed back, which is typical in older Staffordshire...

This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780. The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a bloomi...

Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, porcelain dinner plate featuring a motif of a roe deer. Gold rim. Hand-painted. Dating: 1926 Signed: HL Perfect condition. Second factory quality. Dime...

Tin glazed earthenware (Delftware) dish, in an unusual shape; elaborately and skillfully painted with a man coursing a stag. Probably London; perhaps Bristol. Probably the salver for a large ewer. English Delftware is considered to be one of the most important forms of English ceramic production of the period, and it had a major influence on the development of the British ceramics...

Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Buffalo and Deer, Circa 1770 The Chinese Export porcelain rococo oval dish has a wide diaper border with shaped panels of flowers. The central well depicts a lovely scene with a water buffalo and its calf grazing with a deer on the other side of a zig-zag fence. Perched in a tree is a large crane and a small bird flies above. 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. The Chinese celebrated the pine (松), bamboo (竹) and Chinese flowering plum (梅) together, for they observed that unlike many other plants these plants do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season. Together they symbolize steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. While They are highly regarded in Confucianism as representing its scholar-gentleman ideal. Dimensions: 15 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 1 1/2 inches high Reference: In Chinese art and culture, the water buffalo symbolizes strength, endurance, hard work, prosperity, and a link to agriculture and rural life, often depicted as a mount for important figures or in scenes of everyday life. Here's a more detailed look at the symbolism: Agriculture and Rural Life: The water buffalo is deeply ingrained in Chinese agricultural traditions, as it was and continues to be a vital part of rice farming and the rural economy. Strength and Endurance: The buffalo's physical capabilities, particularly its strength and ability to work tirelessly, make it a symbol of these qualities. Benevolence and Patience: The water buffalo is also associated with benevolence and patience, reflecting the calm and steady nature of the animal. Guardian: The buffalo was seen as a guardian, stemming from the legend of Emperor Yu casting an iron ox to subdue floods. Mount for Important Figures: Water buffalo are often depicted as mounts for figures like Shou Lao, the God of Longevity, and in Daoist art...