A really beautiful find, this large vintage Chinese melon jar is beautifully decorated with pink herons birds and turquoise, green lotus leaves, lavender flowers and colorful little kingfisher birds against a very pale cream/off white background.
The design is full of symbolism as in Chinese culture Herons are seen as the symbol of good fortune, while the Lotus symbolizes ultimate purity of the heart and mind and perfection, because it rises untainted and beautiful from the mud. Buddhists also recognize the Lotus as signifying the holy seat of the Buddha.
It displays beautifully and will not overpower.
- 13"H x 14"W
- Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks