Miniature Chinese garden
Qianlong period miniature Chinese garden with a plum tree in coral, a pine tree in carved wood and ivory, tinted ivory bamboos. They symbolize longevity, perseverance and integrity since they can all endure cold weather and are known as the three friends of winter. The garden has tree fungus in mother of pearl, ivory cranes and rocks in malachite and rose quartz - these are also symbols of longevity. The stand is made of rosewood and mother of pearl - the shell plaques are pierced with a dragon and lotus design.
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Object Details
ID: | OBJ0568 |
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Type: | Miniature garden |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 18th century; ca.1740 ? |
Exhibition: | Traders: The East India Company and Asia |
People: | Anson, George |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 444 mm x 419 mm x 260 mm |
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