Ginger Jar, Japanese Gold Imari, Symbolic Patterns Chrysanthemum & Orchid, Porcelain, Japan, Vintage 1970s–1980s collectibles double crimped

double crimped

Made in Germany (24% lead crystal)

The Saint Bernard — bred as a rescue dog by the hospice of Saint Bernard of Menthon in the Swiss-Italian Alps — is one of the world's most recognizable working breeds

It belongs to a body of Rockwell work that went largely unseen for decades: intimate portrayals of women in quiet

Ginger Jar, Japanese Gold Imari, Symbolic Patterns Chrysanthemum & Orchid, Porcelain, Japan, Vintage 1970s–1980s collectibles double crimpedEvery surface of this jar tells a story if you know where to look. The Gold Imari palette is instantly recognizable: deep cobalt, iron red, and lavish gold on fine translucent porcelain. But what sets this piece apart is the intentionality of its decoration. The Hishi diamond pattern speaks to prosperity; the Karakusa scrollwork to eternity and luck; the Kiku chrysanthemums to longevity and the Imperial family; the Ume plum blossoms to purity and