Vintage / Antique Chinese Platform Vase/Bowl Stand Pedestal Display 3.5" Base Woodblock came from China during the

came from China during the Heian period (794 to 1185) when the word Sho (松) came to symbolize auspiciousness because the pine tree is evergreen

and so did Bai (梅) during the Edo period (1603 to 1868) because bamboo has vigorous vitality plum tree blossoms in the winter

This is a hand thrown ceramic dish dating back to the Showa era (c

a courtly ball game popular among aristocrats since the Heian period and revived among Edo elites

Each measures 11" wide by 5" deep by 3" tall ( 28 x 12

Vintage / Antique Chinese Platform Vase/Bowl Stand Pedestal Display 3.5" Base Woodblock came from China during theThis vintage Chinese vase stand has a smooth black stained finish that very nicely reveals the subtle wood grain texture. Made to hold a small round bottomed vase or other treasure. It has a traditional cloud motif cut along the bottom between the feet. Having been in storage for decades or carefully displayed, with exception to minor signs of use it remains in fine condition. It measures 3 1 2" interior diameter by 4 1 2 exterior diameter at the