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Gourd-shaped Vase with Interlocking Lotus and Chinese “Longevity” (Shou) Characters in Contrasting Colors | china porcelain

Gourd-shaped Vase with Interlocking Lotus and Chinese “Longevity” (Shou) Characters in Contrasting Colors

lostcat • January 11, 2016 6:12 am • the palace museum • 阅读 725

Period: Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

The popularity of the gourd-shape vase comes from the similarity between the Chinese words hulu (gourd) and fu lu (happiness and prosperity). This vase is decorated in “contrasting colors” with decor of lotus pattern with red bats and the character for longevity (shou), a combination that symbolizes prosperity and longevity.

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