Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Flower Vase - Bamboo & Prunus Hundi Hanging Lamps Chola bronzes use an alloy

Chola bronzes use an alloy known as panchaloha - the five precious metals

Each piece of wood dates back to the 19th century

with pair of cupboard doors carved with auspicious motifs

original painted detail

With its sturdy construction and understated form

Hongwu Blue & White Porcelain Flower Vase - Bamboo & Prunus Hundi Hanging Lamps Chola bronzes use an alloyThis Chinese blue & white reproduction porcelain vase is beautifully hand painted with a bamboo & prunus tree design. Prunus (or plum blossom) is the symbol of resilience & perseverance, especially in the harsh winters. It's also Taiwan's national flower. Bamboo symbolises loyalty, integrity, and honesty as even during storms, it bends without breaking. This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue, characterised by the cobalt blue