Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Flower Vase - Bamboo & Prunus Planters & Wastepaper Bins 71 x 49 x 35

71 x 49 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

Unlike many masks in other African cultures

The central piece of wood dates back to the 19th century and was a lintel panel which would have been above the entrance to a building

103 x 48 x 63 (wxdxh cms)

known by her generosity & noble courage

Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Flower Vase - Bamboo & Prunus Planters & Wastepaper Bins 71 x 49 x 35This Chinese blue & white reproduction porcelain vase is beautifully hand painted with a bamboo & prunus tree design. Prunus (or plum blossom) is the symbol of resilience & perseverance, especially in the harsh winters. It's also Taiwan's national flower. Bamboo symbolises loyalty, integrity, and honesty as even during storms, it bends without breaking. This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue, characterised by the cobalt blue