Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Altar Temple Fruit Pyramid of Pomegranate

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 x 3 3/4" diameter. less