Vase, anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1799

Vase, anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1799

turning, h 34cm × d 5.2cm More details

This vase in the shape of a double gourd has an underglaze copper-red decoration. The pattern includes bats and small gourds, leaves, and vines. The bat stands for good fortune. The gourd is a Daoist symbol of magical powers and refers to heaven and earth, which are united with each other in the form of the gourd.