Vintage XL 12” Famille Verte Bok Choy Bowl
Vintage XL 12” Famille Verte Bok Choy Bowl
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- A collector’s favorite extra large famille verte gold rimmed bowl in its classic alternating light and dark green 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
- This fab find is in great vintage condition. Some glaze imperfection around white stems inside of the bowl during manufacturing process. It measures approximately 12" W x 6" H
