Details
- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Condition Good Condition less
- Description
- Antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain brown glazed temple fruit pyramid. The fruit pyramid is made up of small pomegranate and … more Antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain brown glazed temple fruit pyramid. The fruit pyramid is made up of small pomegranate and coated in a brown aubergine glaze. 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. Good condition. Measures 6 3/4" tall. less
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