Vtg Chinese Blossom Blue/White Porcelain Mini Vases Set of 3 Plum/Cherry Flower

Description

View Vtg Chinese Blossom Blue/White Porcelain Mini Vases Set of 3 Plum/Cherry Flower with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Symbolism: In Chinese culture, the plum blossom is a powerful symbol ofresilience, perseverance, and purity, as it is one of the first flowers to bloom in late winter or early spring. This set of three miniature vases follows the classicChinese blue and white porcelain style, often referred to asChinoiserie in Western decor. This set of three miniature vases follows the classic  Chinese blue and white porcelain  style, often referred to as  Chinoiserie  in Western decor.   Artistic Technique:  The vases feature  hand-painted  designs where white motifs are set against a deep cobalt blue background. This specific technique is sometimes called "blue ground" or "inverted" blue and white. Forms:  The set includes three distinct shapes: a cylindrical  sleeve vase , a bulbous  baluster vase , and a triple-bulbed  gourd-style  vase. Vintage Appeal:  These are typical of mid-to-late 20th-century reproductions of earlier Qing Dynasty designs, often used as "bud vases" for small floral arrangements. Primary Motif:  The central theme is the  Prunus  or  Plum Blossom  (often identified as cherry blossoms in casual descriptions). Symbolism:  In Chinese culture, the plum blossom is a powerful symbol of  resilience, perseverance, and purity , as it is one of the first flowers to bloom in late winter or early spring. Visual Pattern:  The blossoms are typically depicted in a scattered, "ice-crackle" style pattern, representing the flowers falling onto cracked ice as winter ends.   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Vases & Jars.

Country of Origin

China

Culture

Chinese

Handmade

Yes