Birds

In China, birds with long tails (shoudainiao) are a visual pun and homophone for longevity (shou), as their tails resemble long ribbons both visually and in the Chinese language. In Ethiopian crosses stylized birds symbolically transforms the cross into a tree that represents the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.

  • SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    $295.00
     SOLD         H: 9″  W: 3 ”  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Chinese Republic ceramic parrots are commonly depiction as this one perched on an open rocky base. Porcelain parrots were produced for the domestic and export markets and sometimes sold in pairs leading some to believe they, like pairs of fish, symbolized the love and fidelity of married couples. This one has vivid polychrome colors, large eyes and stylized wings. This piece is in excellent condition.

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  • Sale! Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pendant with 4 Birds (E303) H: 2.375"

    Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pendant with 4 Birds (E303) H: 2.375″

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $90.00.
    H:  2.375″    W:1.25 ”   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    The 4 birds on this vintage cross transform the cross into the Tree of Life, the True Cross, beginning and end of time, and link Ethiopian lineage to the biblical Queen of Sheba  Circles represent God’s love, and are apotropaic symbols to bring blessings and repel evil and harm. Lost wax with coin silver is a one-of-a-kind pendant with normal signs of wear.

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