Blue and white algae pattern tea caddy

The "jar" transcends time, symbolizing abundance year after year.

Blue and white porcelain jar with fish and seaweed design:
Fish and algae motifs originated in the Yuan Dynasty. They later became a relatively fixed decorative style in Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain. In Chinese, the word for "fish" (鱼) is a homophone for "abundance" (余), thus carrying auspicious connotations of wealth. At the same time, the fertility of fish symbolizes the prosperity of offspring.

Blue and white lotus and algae pattern jar:

The Ming Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese porcelain jars. Because the word "jar" is a homophone for "official," jars were considered more prestigious than bottles and vases, becoming auspicious symbols for a prosperous household.
Their uses and aesthetic appeal were naturally elevated, and they replaced bottles as important items for home decoration.
The blue and white porcelain jar embodies the spirit and wisdom of a generation of craftsmen. It is like an old film, playing softly in our hearts. It is a black and white silent film, yet it is still radiant. It carries the long history and is full of countless stories.