Antique Famille Verte Bok Choy Scalloped Leaf Bowl

An unusual small famille verte Bok Choy leaf-shaped bowl with scalloped rim This beauty is an uncommon encounter calling for all Bok Choy collectors This variation of Bok Choy shows its dark green leaves highlighted with butterflies in pink/yellow/blue The symbolic meaning behind Famille Verte Bok Choy—Firstly, Bok Choy is the Cantonese pronunciation and “Bai Cai” is the Mandarin pronunciation Bok or Bai is a homophone to “Hundred”, whereas Choy or Cai is a homophone to “Wealth” With “Hundred Wealth”, the auspicious Bok Choy/Bai Cai carries the symbol for prosperity, luck, and fortune in oriental culture This fab find is in excellent antique condition. It measures approximately 8" L x 2.75" H x 5.5" W