19th Century Chinese Monochrome Porcelain Ochre Glazed Altar Temple Fruit Pyramids - A Pair

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Pair antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain altar fruit pyramids. Measure 7.75" tall. Each fruit pyramid is made up of small … Read more Pair antique 19th c. Chinese porcelain altar fruit pyramids. Measure 7.75" tall. Each fruit pyramid is made up of small apricots and coated in a mustard glaze. Each peach is molded individually and stacked in a traditional pyramid. Kangxi fruit stacks were used as fruit offerings in a home or temple altar, and also in tombs. Worshipers believed the Gods could not discern the difference between fresh fruit and porcelain facsimiles. Good condition - minor chips to leaves. See less