Vintage Famille Verte Bok Choy Oval Platter
Vintage Famille Verte Bok Choy Oval Platter
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$298.00 USD
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- A famille verte collector’s dream oval platter in three different sizes - medium available (small and large sold)
- It has classic alternating dark and light green cabbage panels highlighted with butterflies
- 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
- All three are in great vintage condition. Latest platter has a tiny glaze imperfection at rim. Approximate measurements:
- S: 10 " L x 6.5" W (SOLD)
- M: 12.5" L x 9" W
- L: 14.5" L x 11" W (SOLD)
