Peach

The peach (桃) is one of the most pervasive, popular and depicted images as both the peach tree and its fruit are sacred longevity symbols. It symbolizes marriage, spring, justice and in Taoism immortality or longevity. It is the symbol of Shoulao, the Chinese God of Longevity. The Queen Mother of the West Xiwangmu worshiped as a goddess of longevity grew the famed peach tree (p’an-t’ao) in her orchard in her sumptuous palatial estate that bears the fruit known as the Chinese “flat peach,” that blooms once every 3000 years and offers immortality to whoever eat it. Dongfang Shuo, one of the Chinese Eight Immortals, is depicted carrying peaches he stole from Xiwangmu’s orchard and is a very popular Chinese image.

  • Sale! Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Original price was: $225.00.Current price is: $155.00.
    H: 4.75 ”     Dia: 3.675 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique carving of a wood food offering with a lacquer coating was an auspicious ornament for a Chinese bed to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health and a happy life.  The pomegranate on top is a fertility and the four peaches below are longevity symbols.  The combination of the fruits is a wish for many sons and longevity and is perfect gift for newlyweds.

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  • Sale! Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Original price was: $1,550.00.Current price is: $1,275.00.
    H: 17.25″  W: 8″ D: 6″   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Exquisite carved Queen Mother of the West, elaborate phoenix in crown. Most significant Taoist female deity, patron of women, divine teacher, determines length of people’s lives, associated with virtue and peaches of immortality.

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  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 14.75″   W: 5.25″ D: 6.8″     |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    By making the Queen Mother larger than her horse and adorning it with decorative accessories – wide blanket,  prominent head gear, double rowed harness, decorative medallion –  this provincial artist emphasizes her power as Tao goddess of life, fertility and granting immortality.

     

     

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  • Sale! Antique Shiwan Offering Bowl, Peaches and Lotuses, Shiwan, China (19330)

    Antique Shiwan Offering Bowl, Peaches and Lotuses, Shiwan, China (19330)

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    Ht: 5.5”  Dia: 6” |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Shiwan stoneware peaches and lotuses on footed bowl auspicious symbols associated with springtime, fertility, long healthy life for many generations and therefore are propitious gifts for birthdays, especially for the elderly.

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  • Sale! Vintage Male Doll Holding a Peach, China (1301A)

    Vintage Male Doll Holding a Peach, China (1301A)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    H: 9.25″ W: 3.125″ D: 3″ | Free SHipping within continental u.s.

    Vivacious attendant doll offering huge peach in vibrant Chinese dance costume in red, yellow, green-blue with sequins, silver and gold thread and plum blossoms as wish for Five Happinesses. On Lucite stand, part of set of 4 .

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