Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Cobalt Meiping Vases With Prunus Decoration

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This is a very good example of a late Chinese Export cobalt blue Meiping vase decorated with branches of flowering … Read more This is a very good example of a late Chinese Export cobalt blue Meiping vase decorated with branches of flowering white prunus. The large size and vibrant cobalt blue of the vases together with the finely painted prunus branches make these vases standout decorative elements. The vases measure a tall 14.25 inches in height. (An associated pair of cobalt vases is listed separately)

**Symbolism of the Prunus or Plum Blossom
The "Four Gentlemen":The plum blossom is the leader of the four noble plants—alongside bamboo, orchid, and chrysanthemum—embodying high moral character, purity, and an unyielding spirit.
Perseverance and Resilience: Blossoming before any other flower and defying freezing temperatures, the plum blossom represents courage and inner strength when facing life's harshest hardship.
The Five Blessings: A standard five-petaled plum blossom symbolizes the five traditional blessings: longevity, wealth, health/well-being, love of virtue, and a peaceful natural death.
Renewal and Purity: As a harbinger of early spring, it marks fresh beginnings, modesty, and the triumph of life over winter's dormancy. See less