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Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Ornament - the Longevity Peach With Young Monkey Figure

$32035% Off$490

St Petersburg, FL

Description: We couldn't resist this impish little monkey perched on a enormous peach! This is quite a large hand crafted ceramic … more We couldn't resist this impish little monkey perched on a enormous peach! This is quite a large hand crafted ceramic statue/figurine sculpture from China, the peach represents longevity whilst the monkey is regarded as an intelligent, smart, lively, and brave animal.
In traditional Chinese culture, the monkey is much admired. Culture surrounds the monkey, which is an indispensable component of Chinese life and is seen in various aspects, including literature, arts, history, folk customs, and daily life.
This would make a very unusual gift for someone born in the year of the monkey! A very different ornament indeed.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Mid Century, very good condition.

Year of the Monkey: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944.
Chinese zodiac - the monkey is the ninth sign of the zodiac, called “shen hou.” “Shen” belongs to the metal element in the theory of Wuxing (meaning “five elements,” referring to wood, fire, earth, metal and water in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, hence the name “jin hou” as “jin” means “metal” in classical Chinese literature.. less

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St Petersburg, FL

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