18th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Temple Fruit Pyramid - A Pair

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Pair Antique 18th c. Chinese Kangxi porcelain temple fruit pyramids in famille verte palette. Each measures 6 3/4" tall x … more Pair Antique 18th c. Chinese Kangxi porcelain temple fruit pyramids in famille verte palette. Each measures 6 3/4" tall x 3 1/2" diameter. Good condition. Each fruit is molded individually and stacked in a traditional pyramid. Kangxi fruit stacks were used as fruit offerings in a home or temple altar, and also in tombs. Worshipers believed the Gods could not discern the difference between fresh fruit and porcelain facsimiles. less