Blue & White Porcelain Transfer Ware Chinoiserie Serving Bowl, Dragon Motif this vintage bowl was inspired by dragon designs from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The dragons are designed to dance around the Phoenix featured in the central medallion design in the interior of the bowl. It also features a lovely traditional geometric design border with floral vine accents.
There are many uses for this bowl, including serving salads or smaller side dishes, as a display for plants and flowers, storage, or as tabletop decor.
Features
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Made of heavy porcelain, blue on white background
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Transferware
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Marked
This classic blue and white china will make a lovely addition to any room in your home. Order yours today and browse our vast curated collection of other Chinoiserie products!
Specs
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3" H x 7.25" Dia
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Origin: China
- In very good vintage condition
- Circa late 20th Century
Care Instructions: We recommend cleaning with a soft cloth and non abrasive soap
Facts & History: The Dragon and Phoenix pair historically, symbolizes royalty and the perfect harmony and balance between yin (female) and yang (male) forces. It is said that this coupling complements each other in creating matrimonial bliss and perfection - befitting of their status of a symbol of everlasting and harmonious love. It is common today to see the dragon and phoenix pair together at weddings. They are symbols used throughout Chinese culture for centuries. They can featured motifs for events, celebrations, and in decorative motifs.
The Chinese dragon is different than other mythological dragons as its body is formed by a combination of other animals. It has the head of a camel, demon eyes, horns of a stag, claws of the eagle, tiger paws, cow ears, beard from a goat, neck from a snake, belly of a clam, scales of a carp, and a tail of a fish.
The Chinese phoenix once had a male phoenix (feng) and female phoenix (huang). Overtime, the words were merged (fenghuang) and represented only the female as dragons were predominantly used to represent males. This also symbolized the union of yin and yang.
The phoenix represents high virtue and grace. As emperors were adorned with dragons, their empresses and surroundings were decorated with phoenixes.
