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Large Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Peacocks and Phoenixes - $150 (berkeley north / hills)
Rose near Shattuck
condition:
good
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Symbolism of the Peacock
Nobility and Authority: Associated with the Ming Dynasty, the peacock symbolizes power, rank, and beauty, with its feathers used to designate official status.
Protection and Good Fortune: With "100 eyes" on its tail, the peacock is believed to possess protective, watchful powers that turn evil into beauty.
Kindness and Wisdom: Known as a sacred bird, it represents love, prosperity, and the ability to bring peace.
"Earthly Phoenix": The peacock is often seen as a physical, earthly form of the heavenly phoenix.
Symbolism of the Phoenix
Empress and Femininity: The phoenix is the traditional symbol of the Chinese Empress (often paired with the Dragon, which represents the Emperor).
Virtue and Grace: It embodies Confucian values, with parts of its body representing virtue, duty, propriety, credibility, and mercy.
Harmony and Prosperity: The phoenix represents the union of yin and yang, symbolizing a peaceful and prosperous reign or a harmonious marriage.
Renewal: As a mythical bird, it symbolizes rebirth and resurrection.
Common Themes and Associations
Royalty and Luxury: Both are associated with the imperial court, royalty, and high ranking.
Art and Symbolism: Peacocks are frequently depicted alongside peonies in art, representing a combination of beauty and nobility.
Spiritual Significance: Both hold a sacred place in mythology, acting as symbols of divinity and, in some contexts, association with the goddess of compassion, Guan Yin.
This beautiful hand painted vase stands about 2 feet tall. There is a minor crack in the inside rim of the vase (as shown in the last picture) that has been repaired with clear epoxy. Included in the sale is a hand-carved solid wood stand (shown in photos).
In-person sale only.