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Although the Queen mother was Japanese in origin, Chinese mythological subjects were popular motifs in 17th-18th century Japan. Accordingly, the two figures are dressed in Japanese costume. An attendant kowtows to the Queen mother, his hands in a fist and palm salute. The salute dates back to the West Zhou Dynasty (BC 1046-BC 771) and was used to greet one’s peers. The attendant wears a straw hat (kasa) around his belt (obi) identifying him as a member of the farmer class. The scene is surrounded by unmon (cloud pattern) identifying the scene as heavenly in nature. Below the figure is a crown daisy, a member of the chrysanthemum family. Also known as the emperor vegetable in Chinese culture, the plant is a common part of Chinese cuisine. Accordingly, the crown daisy sits above a dragon, a symbol of the Chinese emperor.  The hemisphere of the ladle depicts a water lily with three leaves and two blossoms. The water lily, beloved by Nineteenth-century western artists, was a symbol of early summer in Japanese culture. The underside of the ladle depicts a rosebud and a small crab. Crabs were often depicted with Lotus in Japanese art and were said to be the reincarnation of samurai who died in naval battles. \r","brand":"Macklowe Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642291618028,"sku":"SI-20543","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/4420\/4448\/products\/Gorham_Ladle_SI20543.jpg?v=1675279262"},{"product_id":"daum-nancy-coloquinte-flacon","title":"Daum Nancy ‘Coloquinte’ Flacon","description":"This exquisite Daum Nancy ‘Coloquinte’ Flacon (perfume bottle) combines a dazzling array of techniques. The body of the vase uses the intercalaire technique, whereby green, yellow ochre and burnt umber powdered glass was sprinkled between glass layers, giving a highly textured finish. The stem utilizes Venetian techniques, whereby canes of light and dark green glass were pulled and twisted into a veined stem. The shape of Daum’s vase was inspired by the Chinese huluping, a gourd-shaped vase full of auspicious meanings, from fertility to immortality and happiness.","brand":"Macklowe Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43852373786860,"sku":"G-20999","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/4420\/4448\/files\/Untitled_e4d24c7f-837c-482b-b465-71cf8e57a2fb.jpg?v=1686753753"},{"product_id":"gabriel-argy-rousseau-pate-de-verre-fleurs-tropicales-table-lamp-1","title":"Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre \"Fleurs Tropicales\" Table Lamp","description":"Argy-Rousseau's near-unique ability to gracefully soften the starkness of Art Deco design without ever sacrificing the strength of the design is on full display in this remarkable, petite masterpiece. His Fleurs Tropicales design combines the ruby petals of a Japanese pompom chrysanthemum and the cascading pistils of a hibiscus. The background is composed of a warm amber streaked with purple powdered glass. The shade sits in a conforming dish and is raised on a tall stemmed wrought iron stand, creating the illusion of a blossoming flower emerging from the soil. The base's lower section is intricately adorned with radiating patterns, evoking the image of roots breaking through the earth's surface. In the Edo period, the chrysanthemum was one of the most popular motifs for porcelains exported to Europe. Coinciding with the fall of the Qing dynasty, both Chinese and Japanese flower motifs trickled into Art Deco Design, most prominently appearing in the haute couture dresses of Paul Poiret. 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The gourd, often associated with fertility, longevity, and good fortune, holds special significance in Taoist mythology, where it is carried by one of the Eight Immortals—filled with medicine or water to aid the poor and the sick.\n\nThe handle’s profile is inspired by the ruyi scepter, a traditional Chinese ceremonial object with a distinctive curved shape. In both Chinese Buddhism and secular culture, the ruyi is a powerful talisman symbolizing authority, prosperity, and fulfillment. Its name, meaning “as you wish,” reflects its role as a cherished gift conveying auspicious blessings.\n\n","brand":"Macklowe Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668184256748,"sku":"T-21991","price":175000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/4420\/4448\/files\/Untitled_5628d317-6bdd-4db9-be92-8ae6d448e647.jpg?v=1752698818"},{"product_id":"josef-hoffmann-hammered-silver-covered-bowl","title":"Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Covered Bowl","description":"Hoffmann’s covered bowl is a striking synthesis of Egyptian, Chinese, and medieval European design. Its lid, with a rounded conical profile and cabochon malachite finial, draws inspiration from Qing dynasty mandarin hats. Hoffmann, Gustav Klimt, and Emilie Flöge frequently referenced Qing textiles and accessories in their textile designs. In summer, Chinese officials wore liangmao—conical hats topped with jeweled finials that signified court rank. 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In Chinese culture, the golden pheasant—believed to be the ancestor of the mythical phoenix—embodies auspiciousness and prosperity. During the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), it adorned the robes of second-ranked officials as a symbol of status and authority. Vilmos Zsolnay’s second daughter Julia was a great lover of Japanese and Chinese art, and integrated many of their motifs throughout the oeuvre of the firm. 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This radial pattern frequently accompanied depictions of contemporary skyscrapers, symbolizing the bright promise of the modern age. Argy Rousseau’s collaborator, the sculptor Marcel Bourraine produced a sculpture entitled Fan Dancer, whereby a nude French woman dances with a large Chinese folding fan. Art Deco art frequently featured themes like theater box fashion, 18th-century masquerades, and chinoiserie, making the fan a widely used element in illustrations. Argy Rousseau decorated the fans with Japanese pompom chrysanthemums. In the Edo period, the chrysanthemum was one of the most popular motifs for porcelains exported to Europe. 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