Antique Chinese Altar Fruit, A Wish for Tranquility

Antique Chinese Apple Altar Offering Alongside spiritual icons and incense burners, altars used for ancestor worship were ritually laden with offerings of food and ripe fruits. Known as an offering fruit, this ceramic apple would have been used as an evergreen alternative to fresh fruits during cold seasons. Considered an powerful cultural symbol representing peace, tranquility and harmony. Its a classic Chinese wordplay as the Chinese word for apple 'ping' sounds similar to the word ping in 'ping an' meaning peace! Dated to the late 19th or early 20th century, the apple figurine is brushed with green glaze and beautifully crafted. Size: 3 inches x 4 inches Age: Late Qing/ Early Republic (1889-1930) Condition is excellent with wear commensurate with age