A large “Yangcai” 洋彩 vase with four windows 开窗...
洋彩太平有象大花瓶
A large “Yangcai” 洋彩 vase with four windows 开窗 depicting four seasons surrounded by lotus motifs and color designs of Buddhist emblems. The sides paired with elephant head handles. Very auspicious meaning “太平有象” meaning prosperity and peace in presence. Elephant is regarded as wise,strength, benevolent, peaceful and rare among the Chinese understanding in the animal kingdom, that’s why elephant holds an important auspicious status.
象，瑞兽，厚重稳行，故有“太平有象”、“喜象升平”之说，寓意河清海晏、民康物阜。陆游曾赋诗曰：“太平有象天人识，南陌东阡捣麦香”，象已然成为吉祥、喜庆的祥瑞象征。
品相/Conditions: Good
尺寸/Measurements：55cm tall
年代/Age: 20th Century
Est: $1,000-1,500
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洋彩太平有象大花瓶
A large “Yangcai” 洋彩 vase with four windows 开窗 depicting four seasons surrounded by lotus motifs and color designs of Buddhist emblems. The sides paired with elephant head handles. Very auspicious meaning “太平有象” meaning prosperity and peace in presence. Elephant is regarded as wise,strength, benevolent, peaceful and rare among the Chinese understanding in the animal kingdom, that’s why elephant holds an important auspicious status.
象，瑞兽，厚重稳行，故有“太平有象”、“喜象升平”之说，寓意河清海晏、民康物阜。陆游曾赋诗曰：“太平有象天人识，南陌东阡捣麦香”，象已然成为吉祥、喜庆的祥瑞象征。
品相/Conditions: Good
尺寸/Measurements：55cm tall
年代/Age: 20th Century
Est: $1,000-1,500
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