Measurements: Width: 43 cm, Height: 28.5 cm

PROVENANCE: A Chicago, IL, Private Collectors. Original Receipt Dated: May 21st 1881, from C. HENNECKE & CO., Importer of Statuary, Flower Pots, Vases Etc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Hundred Deer Porcelain Plant Pots. Potted in a shallow, slight deep, flaring rim with flori form mouth rim, raised on ring foot base. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in white base color which contrast against blue color, depicted of hundred deer in the forest through vapors and rocky. Deer is symbolizes immortality and is the companion of Shoulao, the God of Longevity, a wish for great wealth and success. The deer symbolizes immortality and is the companion of Shoulao, the God of Longevity, while the inclusion of peaches and Lingzhi fungus in the decoration is often a further symbolic of longevity. The underside unglazed, revealed the pale-creme ground revealed and dark grayish brown spotted firing marks and edge-cut foot rim.

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition. Natural Porcelain imperfection, minor scratches. NO Damage Vissible, NO Crack, NO Hairlines, NO Chips.
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