Bindweed

Widely used in the 19th century in for both domestic and export wares and especially blue and white porcelains, the bindweed motif is a Chinese symbol of the close attachments in relationships of love and marriage as it often grows wrapped around trees.

  • Antique Blue and White Porcelain Miniature Ewer, China (4056B-DKM) $135

    Antique Blue and White Porcelain Miniature Ewer, China (4056B-DKM) $135

    $135.00
    H: 5.25″ W: 4.625″ D: 2.375″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This charming miniature ewer or small pitcher was made during the Tongzhi Period and probably used in a restaurant or home kitchen as a dispenser for soy sauce, oils or other liquids. With an elegantly curved spout and handle it is covered with chrysanthemums, plantain curved vertical leaves and bindweed vines. The lid has a lotus shaped bud for lifting, and the bottom has a Chinese antique export seal.

  • Sale! Antique Blue and White Porcelain Miniature Teapot, China #4056A

    Antique Blue and White Porcelain Miniature Teapot, China #4056A

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $115.00.
    H: 5.25”  W: 4.75”  D: 2.375” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL US

    Small teapot with intricate cobalt blue chrysanthemum and bindweed designs widely used in late 19th century in domestic and export wares.  Ball handle on lid.

  • SOLD - Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Ink Cake Box, China ((16453GAL) $115

    SOLD – Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Ink Cake Box, China ((16453GAL) $115

    $115.00
    SOLD

    This finely hand-painted rectangular porcelain cobalt blue and white box with underglaze designs was used to store ink cakes as part of an assortment of prized items on a Chinese scholar’s desk. The cover is painted with bindweed designs, wave-like curved lines usually indicating water, and a fanciful bat’s face inside a continuous geometric meander or fret pattern. The box sides are covered with bindweed, spirals, and circles, and although circles and round shapes are usually associated with or represent heaven, these seem strictly decorative. There are traces of red, brown, and black ink inside and on the edges of the unglazed portions and rough and stained areas on the unglazed portions of the box and wear consistent with and demonstrating its age and use.

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