ASIAN ANTIQUES

Three Important Types of Symbols that Can Be Found in Oriental Floor Vases

Unlike vases in the West which are used predominantly for decorative purposes, Oriental floor vases were – and still are – used to heighten the sacred atmosphere of their altar rooms. This is true in China, Japan and Korea. In other words, besides being ornamental pieces, they also made wide use of religious images depicting animals and flowers that secretly symbolized various types of blessings for the family which revered them. Even if you do not believe in … Continue Reading