A dark aubergine-violet glazed “magnolia” libation cup. Kangxi
Modeled in the shape of an open magnolia flower calyx on a tem visible at the underside.
- Country:
- China
- Period :
- Kangxi (166-1722)
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Dimension:
- 2.75 in. x 1.96 in. (7 cm x 5 cm)
- Reference :
- D617
- Status:
- sold
Notice
The magnolia is a symbol of purity and delicacy. Its very name “Jade flower” signifies its value. In Chinese 玉 (Yù) jade is part of the magnolia name 玉兰 (Yùlán) or jade flower. The flower buds are also used as a herbal remedy and prized goods. The magnolia tree also symbolizes also feminine sweetness and beauty. Similar libation cups were sculpted in bamboo or zitan during the Kangxi period (1662-1722).
Photography Jérémie Beylard / Agence PHAR
