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Rare Chinese Famille Verte Bok Choy Cabbage Pattern Serving Tureen of Early 20th century. Emerald green bok choy with multicolored …
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Rare Chinese Famille Verte Bok Choy Cabbage Pattern Serving Tureen of Early 20th century. Emerald green bok choy with multicolored butterfly insect adornments. Finished off with a Famille Rose border. This pattern is of timeless appeal with a rich, long history.
The depiction of Chinese cabbage (bai cai) symbolizes fetrility and chastity especially in the context of marriage. The white of the cabbage is associated with purity and chastity. Bok Choy is sometime associated with unexpected fortune as well.
The cabbage and insect imagery in China can be traced back to the Yuan to early Ming Dynasty 13th - 15th century.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 6ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Emerald
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition Excellent vintage condition less
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