Antique Octagonal Famille Verte Bok Choy Plate
Antique Octagonal Famille Verte Bok Choy Plate
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- 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
- Both plates are in great antique condition. Each measures approximately 8"
