Descrizione
Description: Chinese porcelain small vase of Cong shape, molded with the bagua (also known as “Eight trigrams”) on each side, and covered with a turquoise glaze.
Dating: 19th century.
Size: 12.2 cm high
Provenance: Antiquarian market
References:
Notes: Bagua are complex symbols; for a detailed explanation see Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagua
As explained in the description of the Cong vase R14 in the LateQing/Republic section, the Cong shape is a form of objects that originates since the Neolithic period in China, especially jade objects. The reason for this shape is not known for sure, but there is a theory that it could represent the Universe, being the square part the Earth, and the circular sections over and below it representing the Sky.
Recensioni
Ancora non ci sono recensioni.