26 décembre 2016
Covered box with a pair of peacocks, Ming dynasty, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566)
Covered box with a pair of peacocks, Ming dynasty, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566), China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration. H. 3 3/4 in x Diam. 5 1/2 in, H. 9.5 cm x Diam. 14.3 cm. Gift of Roy Leventritt, B69P42L.a-.b. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture
On this box, peacocks, referred to as birds of culture, are shown together with peonies, the flower of wealth and honor (fuguihua).
HIDDEN MEANING: May you gain culture, wealth, and honor (wenming fugui)!
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