Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere with Mountainous Landscape

Large Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of conventional form, decorated with a mountainous river landscape with pine trees and pagodas with figures, with inscription and seal marks verso, set between lappet and ruyi head borders to the foot and rim, height 18.90 in. x diameter 20.08 in. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Tf Yeung, then private collection Sydney

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Lappet Decoration - In the context of furniture, ceramics, and oriental wares, the word "lappet" refers to a decorative motif that consists of a repeated pattern of stylized or abstracted "lappets."

A lappet in this context is a decorative element that resembles a small, hanging flap of cloth or fabric, but rather are stylized patterns that resemble the shapes and folds of lappets. They can be found on a wide range of objects, including furniture, vases, bowls, and plates.

Lappet decoration can take many different forms, but typically consists of a series of semi-circular or pointed shapes that are repeated in a continuous pattern. The shapes may be simple or highly ornate and may be arranged in a regular or irregular pattern. The design may also include other decorative elements, such as floral or foliate motifs.

Lappet decoration is often associated with Asian design traditions, and can be found on a wide range of objects from these regions, including Chinese porcelain, where lappet decoration is often used as a symbol of abundance and prosperity, and is believed to have protective and auspicious qualities.
Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".

This item has been included into following indexes:

Chinese ceramics, item type
- figurines 1,603
- jardinieres/planters 193