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Modelled in the form of a peach, finely decorated in famille rose enamels, painted with delicate floral sprays, the details highlighted in gold, a pendant band of gilt fleur-de-lys to the rim of the bowl, and scrolling leaf decoration to the rim of the cover, the cover further decorated with raised tendril and leaf decoration picked out in orange and red tones, surmounted with a peach-form finial.
Period: (Qianlong (1736-1795)
Footnote: The peach is a sign of longevity in Chinese art. Also referred to as the ‘Fairy Fruit’, it is an emblem of marriage and springtime. The Daoist god of longevity, Shou Lao, is often depicted holding a peach. It is said that the peaches of the magical P’an-t’ao tree of the gods, which blossom once every three thousand years and ripen only after another three thousand years, will confer immortality on those who eat them (see Williams 1976 ‘Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives’, pp.209, 226, 315).
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
