An elegant porcelain vase from the 1920s presents a pair of golden orioles and peach blossoms, a classical Chinese bird-and-flower motif. The colorful songbirds, symbols of companionship and joy, appear among flowering and fragrant peach branches, both heralding the arrival of spring. The themes of love and courtship are also suggested by the delicate pink butterflies along the back of the vessel and the pierced and gilded butterfly handles on the neck. When filled with fresh flowers and branches, the vase works a special charm. A unique wedding or anniversary gift.
