Dimensions: 8-3/4" H x 3-3/4" Dia. Superb, Chinese 20th C. Republic Period bamboo motif porcelain vase. The Finest thick porcelain potted in a large and tall Chinese porcelain, elephant leg shaped body, potted with a tall waisted neck, straight sides, wider toward the faceted shoulder, with flaring mouth rim. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in clean white underglaze base color which contrast against the famille verte design color. The exterior adorned with dense and sturdy of bamboo tree among rocking mountain and fresh green foliage, enclosed with double fine dark green fine rings lines. Scrolling interlocking ruyi clouds and flowers blooms with ornament decorated on the upper mouth rim, enclosed with double fine dark green fine rings lines. Bamboo is viewed as a symbol of traditional Chinese values. It is an example of the harmony between nature and human beings. People think its deep root denotes resoluteness; its tall, straight stem represents honor; its hollow interior modesty and its clean and spartan exterior exemplify chastity. Ancient Chinese literature held bamboo in profound esteem. This explains why there are so many writings and paintings dedicated to the plant throughout history. Possessing the most bamboo of any country in the world, China is well known as the Kingdom of Bamboo. China grows 400 species of bamboo, and one third of all known bamboo species in the world are grown in China. In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty. It represents the character of moral integrity, resistance, modesty and loyalty. It also stands as an example of loneliness and elegance, among others. This value becomes one of the major themes in Chinese painting, calligraphy and poetry. Bamboo culture always plays a positive role in encouraging people to hold on when facing tough situations. The bamboo symbolizes moral integrity, and is often particularly applied to the scholar, who may bend with the wind of adversity but who will never allow his principles to be broken. Emblem of longevity due to its durability, ability to withstand hard weather and evergreen qualities. Confucian symbol of eternal friendship. The Bamboo is one of Four Noble Plants. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese porcelain wares, with finest material, the whiteness, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct.