A WHITE JADE CARVING OF THE THREE AUSPICIOUS FRUITS
Qianlong Naturalistically carved as a grouping of two pomegranates, two peaches, and a finger citron, all borne on gnarled, leafy branches, the stone of a white tone with light brownish fissures, with a fitted wood stand. 6.2cm (2 3/8in) long. (2).
清乾隆 白玉雕三多紋擺件
Provenance: Number Forty (Antiques) Ltd., Alresford, 4 July 1969 (invoice) A Scottish private collection
In Chinese culture, the 'three auspicious fruits'—pomegranate, peach, and finger citron—embody the blessings of prosperity, longevity, and happiness. The pomegranate, with its multitude of seeds, signifies abundance, fertility, and the wish for numerous descendants. The peach, a symbol of longevity and well-being, is closely associated with the Queen Mother of the West, who, according to legend, holds the banquet of peaches of Immortality and grants them to the Immortals. The finger citron, also known as Buddha's hand, represents happiness, wealth, and divine protection. Together, these three fruits convey a comprehensive wish for a prosperous and fulfilling life, making them a recurring motif in Chinese art and culture.
See a related brown and greenish-white jade carving of the three auspicious fruits, 18th century, which was sold at Christie's New York, 20 September 2013, lot 1738.
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