Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Fitzhugh Oval Platter and Mazarin

Pair of Chinese Export 'Pronk' Blue and White Plates after Maria Sibylla Merian For the Dutch Market, Qianlong Period, Circa 1740-1745 This rare and historically significant pair o...

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...

Chinese porcelain Famille Verte large "flower basket" dish, Kangxi Period The Chinese Export porcelain large dish is painted in “famille verte” enamels with a central medallion o...

Dutch Delft Large Dish with Chinoiserie Dragon Design, Circa 1700 The large Dutch Delft dish with a Chinoiserie design after the Kangxi is centered...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1710, example in perfect condition. With a garden floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. A...

An excellent, shallow and large serving dish, exceptionally finely painted in underglaze blue with central reserve of an island village with pagodes, palm trees and fishermen. Furthe...

Antique Plate 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Plate Qianlong Period. A very nicely decorated plate with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery...

Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton large platter, Chinese export. Elongated octagonal form with incut corners. Well painted & fine condition. 13 7/8" x 10 7/8" x 1 3/8" h. Whitehall Antiques...