Peonies

Peonies are admired for their large size and color and are called the “male vermillion” and the “king of flowers.” Its three-character name (figuihua) makes it auspicious, as it is the flower (hua) of wealth (fu) and rank (gui) . It is a symbol of wealth and honor and embodies high rank and having an official position and elevated social status. A peony in a vase has the hidden meaning of “wealth and honor” (peony) and “peace” (because the vase is a rebus for “peace”). As imperial gardens were rich with peonies, the flower is related to royalty, also linked to female beauty and, according to Welch it is, “…a hint of erotic lushness.”

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    Antique Lacquer and Gilt Straits Chinese (Peranakan) Shrine Cabinet, China #3986BKE

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 16.375″ W: 13.625″ D: 5.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 or [email protected]

    This intricately carved black and heavily gilt antique cabinet is a fine example of a Straits Chinese furniture made in Guangdong for the Southeast Asia market.  Carved openwork panels with phoenixes and lotuses are symbolic wishes for harmony, blessings, rank, good fortune; outstretched wings wish for harmonious marriage, many sons and the inside decoration a wish for status and successful career. Although flamboyant for todays taste, it is a unique accent piece and gift for newly weds.

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    Antique Miniature Gilt Cabinet with Side Carving, China #19223BAK

    Original price was: $435.00.Current price is: $375.00.
    Ht: 15.25″   W: 11″   D: 4.875″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Small red and gold decorated and carved cabinets like this were wedding gifts, often by parents, as a wish for the young couple to be fertile and have many sons.  Auspicious symbols here include a peony a metaphor for female beauty and fertility and a willow, like the peony, representing spring – the season of youth, new beginnings, optimism and fertility.

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  • SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    $995.00
    H: 11”  W: 9.5”  D: 1.65” | FREE SHIPPING

    This earthenware brick tile bordered with a deep scalloped frame depicts a vase with a bouquet of propitious flowers: a chrysanthemum and a peony wrapped with an elegant ribbon. Tiles like this were made to decorate the large numbers of buildings created during the prosperous Song dynasty and to adorn tombs. This elegant brick is in good condition for its age with expected chips and cracks, some restoration of background and a re-glued frame break on each side. It has earth adherents from its burial in a tomb.

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