RARE ANTIQUE c1900 PAIR OF ROYAL BOCH CHANGHAI GINGER JARS MADE IN BELGIUM
RARE ANTIQUE C1900 PAIR OF ROYAL BOCH CHANGHAI GINGER JARS MADE IN BELGIUM. Date: Circa 1900 or earlier. Pattern: A very high-quality hand painted pair of ginger jars in a white base colour with shades of green, deep yellow, teal, and claret red. Hand painted in Belgium by Boch who have supplied to Royalty. The jars are beautifully painted with the many of the important Chinese symbols.
There is a teal colour dragon with five claws. The five clawed dragon is a symbol for the emperor in Chinese dynasties and longevity.
The jar depicts a flaming pearl above the dragon claws which is a sign of an. The phoenix depicted above the dragon flying and on its own is a symbol of luck. In Chinese culture when a phoenix is used correctly such as painted in the home the creature is said to bring auspicious chi such as. Both to one's life and home.
There is a pair of cranes in white and red and second one in teal and white, a Chinese symbol of the Empress and when shown with the dragon (the emperor) denoting a perfect marriage. The crane symbolises harmonies marriage and long life. Therefore, these jars would make a perfect wedding gift. Behind the cranes there are pine trees. Pine trees - longevity, steadfastness, and self-discipline, endurance, and long life.
There is a red Koi fish. Its body out of the water with small hills and red accept phony blossom. The koi fish is symbolising powerful, energetic life force, courage, good fortune as well as other aspects of Chinese culture. The butterfly above the cranes. Is an important Chinese symbol for good luck, freedom, conjugal love, and beauty.
There are architectural panels below the top rim of the jars with baskets full of flowers surrounded by phony blossoms, a panel has a red. Another panel has white Lotus flowers and another with greenish gold and teal butterfly. The Chrysanthemum is a symbol of happiness and vitality.The peony blossom is a symbol of wealth and prosperity and the blossom considered one of the most beautiful flowers in China. Lotus symbolizes the heart and mind's ultimate purity as well as being a religious symbol and used as a food. The ginger jar is in a. Gourd shape meaning protection and blessing. There are red accents throughout the jar.
The red colour in Chinese culture represents fire, a symbol of success, happiness, celebration and wards off evil. The ginger jars have beautiful lids with architectural pattern. On top finials there shishi. Stone lion or Foo dog spiritual symbols of protection. Condition: Both jars are in very good condition.