Dehua Kiln Porcelain Lotus Lamp Offering Bowl

Dehua Kiln Porcelain Lotus Lamp Offering Bowl for Buddhist Altar Shrine Water Offerings

This fine porcelain lotus lamp offering bowl is crafted by artists at Dehua Kiln, Fujian. The lotus flower holds diverse meanings across cultures, symbolizing purity, rebirth, and resilience. Rising from muddy waters unstained, it embodies purity.

Dehua porcelain, also known as Blanc de Chine ('White from China' in French), is a renowned type of white Chinese porcelain originating from Dehua in Fujian province. Produced since the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) to present times, it became popular as Chinese export porcelain in 18th-century Europe and was imitated at Meissen and other centers. It was extensively exported to Japan as well. In 2021, the Dehua kilns were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their historical significance in maritime trade and cultural exchange.

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Mouth diameter: 7 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Base diameter: 5.5 cm

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