{"product_id":"grand-ensemble-de-18-fleurs-de-lotus-joka-en-bois-sculpte-et-dore-japon-xixe-siecle","title":"Large ensemble of 18 jōka lotus flowers in carved and gilded wood, Japan, 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet of jōka Buddhist temple flowers in carved and gilded wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ensemble comprises eighteen large lotus flowers, buds and leaves mounted on stems. The six fully opened blossoms have radiating, finely carved petals. They alternate with buds and broad leaves with strongly defined veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of carved and gilded wood distinguishes this ensemble from more recent examples, which are generally made of metal. Its scale and the presence of six flowers in the bouquet—rather than the four usually found in such compositions—make it particularly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Buddhism, the lotus rises unsullied from muddy water. It symbolizes purity of mind and spiritual awakening. The opening blossom evokes the gradual unfolding of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are shown in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sinapango.com\/collections\/ceramiques-japonaises-modernes-et-contemporaines\/products\/grand-vase?variant=52166446973274\"\u003elarge vase available separately on the website\u003c\/a\u003e. The vase is not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairly good condition. Wear and minor losses to the gilding consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions as displayed: H. 140 cm; W. 100 cm.\u003cbr\u003eLength of the largest element: 126 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54745258230106,"sku":null,"price":17000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/fleurs-lotus-joka-bois-dore-japon-xixe-vue-ensemble.jpg?v=1788788701","url":"https:\/\/sinapango.com\/en\/products\/large-ensemble-18-joka-lotus-flowers-carved-gilded-wood-japan-19th-century","provider":"Sinapango ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}