Solifore bronze with cicada - China 19th century

The cicada is summer, the sun, provence and its wedding song... But did you know that cicadas play an important role in chinese culture and traditions. Just like the dragon, the lion, the horse, the monkey or the crane... Perhaps even, it holds the most important place given the use and popular beliefs concerning it. The cicada has long been considered a sacred symbol and is found in decoration on many everyday objects, such as white pottery or bronze vases... ... Like this beautiful bronze soliflore with a perfect silhouette on which landed a pretty cicada, also bronze. Very rare, this vase would have been made in china in the 19th century. Very beautiful decorative object! Elegance, with ease. Very nice gift idea! Slight traces of time but a beautiful patina preserved. Size: 8 X 8 X h36 cm (opening 3.5 cm - cicada size: 8 cm) Net weight (unprotected and packaging): 1 kg.

Ref. : P66T5BWK