19th Century Chinese Brown Monochrome Porcelain Altar Temple Fruit Pyramids - a Pair

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Pair antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain brown glazed temple fruit pyramids. The fruit pyramids are made up of small apricots … more Pair antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain brown glazed temple fruit pyramids. The fruit pyramids are made up of small apricots and coated in a brown aubergine glaze stopping above the white bisque foot. Each peach 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. Measure 8" tall x 5" diameter. less