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Jardiniere

Title

Jardiniere

Year/Period

Late 19th-early 20th centuries

Region

Straits Settlements and Indonesia

Dimension

Gross measurement: H:16.2 x W:21.5 x D:21.0cm

Accession No.

2011-01533

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

NLB Type

Ceramic

This jardiniere or ornamental receptacle is decorated with motifs of a phoenix and pink peonies. The phoenix is an auspicious symbol in the Chinese culture representing beauty, grace, high virtue, the bride and the Empress. Likewise, peonies are auspicious symbols that symbolise spring, love, beauty and good fortune.

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