Chinese Porcelain Hexagonal Floral Urn

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Chinese porcelain hexagonal floral urn, a finely formed, six-sided, urn or brush washer pot of a heavy ceramic weight, with … Read more Chinese porcelain hexagonal floral urn, a finely formed, six-sided, urn or brush washer pot of a heavy ceramic weight, with a gilt rim and a turquoise, glazed interior and inset square centered on an unglazed base. The exterior has a chicken egg yellow, under glaze, covered with varied, fine, small pattern, iron wire craquelure. Three of the sides are decorated with finely drawn and shaded, red and white, Buddhist roses with a Shou character above, amid dense, ornate, intertwining, leafy, flowering vines and acanthus leaves, alternating with the other three sides decorated with a shuotao bunch above a Taoist musical jade gong and a poppy flower, amid dense, ornate, intertwining, leafy, flowering vines and acanthus leaves. The decoration on the top of the pot repeats that of the sides, with poppy flower medallions. The flat base is unglazed, and has a blue, four character, Qianlong, reign mark within double squares glazed to its square inset. Circa Republic of China era.

Shuo Tao: A longevity peach, or shoutao, is a type of lotus seed bun, sometimes with a filling made of red bean paste or lotus paste. It is white with a red dyed tip with a crease along the side, mimicking the shape of a peach. Occasionally, bakers add green decorations that mimic leaves. The longevity peach is a representation of Peaches of Immortality. According to Chinese folk legends, these peaches ripen every thousands of years, and grant immortality to humans when consumed. The pastry is typically served at the birthdays of elderly people to celebrate their achievement in having reached old age.

Taoist musical gong: In many cultures, the gong's powerful sound is associated with spiritual practices, enlightenment, and the ability to create harmony and balance.

In some Asian traditions, the gong is linked to fortune, strength, and is even used in rituals to banish negative energy.

The sound is used to help create a sacred space and invoke a sense of peace and calm.

Historically, they were used to call people together or to warn of danger.

The gong is considered a tool for healing, both emotionally and at a cellular level, and is used in meditation and sound healing practices. See less