A collector’s favorite famille verte antique plate in its classic light green panels highlighted with eight butterflies and centered with a longevity medallion
The symbolic meaning behind Famille Verte Bok Choy—Firstly, Bok Choy is the Cantonese pronunciation and “Bai Cai” is the Mandarin pronunciation
Bok or Bai is a homophone to “Hundred”, whereas Choy or Cai is a homophone to “Wealth”
With “Hundred Wealth”, the auspicious Bok Choy/Bai Cai carries the symbol for prosperity, luck, and fortune in oriental culture
This fab find is in great antique condition. It measures approximately 7.25" in diameter
