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Pair of Meiping Shape Blue and White Vases and Covers in Ming Style
Located in Florence, IT
in the Style of the Ming Period depicting "the Three Friends of Winter" Pine, Bamboo and Plum.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ming Ceramics
Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl
By Arita
Located in Christchurch, GB
of pine trees, prunus and bamboo, simply representing the three friends of winter, the exterior
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Painted Wood Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
and flexibility. The bamboo, pine and plum comprising the "Three Friends of Winter" ({shochikubai
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
$24,000 / set
Japanese Big Red Bronze "Crescent" Hanging Flower Vase "three friends of winter"
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Three Friends of Winter."
From Japan comes this beautiful hand cast and superb red patina bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese slip-decorated brown-glazed
three friends of winter
Jar and cover
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual Bowl and cover.
The jar has a scene of the Three Friends of
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 18th Century Lacquer Tray with Original Storage Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Pine, plum, and bamboo (three friends of winter) design in gold, with decorative cloven corners and
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Kraak Wanli Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A very nicely decorated plate with a beautiful scene of the Three Friends of Winter
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Delft Blue and White Dish Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Circa 1760
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
chinoiserie scene depicting the trees that form the "Three Friends of Winter"**, a Chinese villa with a long
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft
Japanese Fabric Storage Box
Located in Hudson, NY
friends of winter) with beautifully executed multiple tones of gold, with gilded bronze mounts.
Box on
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$12,500
Pair of Japanese Ormolu Mounted Imari Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
in dark underglaze blue with the 'Three Friends of Winter', the leaves and blossoms of the bamboo
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Small Chinese Blue and White Antique Porcelain Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
famous motif in Chinese known as the Three Friends of Winter".* Together they represent the Confucian
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Platter 18th Century C-1780
Located in Katonah, NY
three trees known as the Three Friends of Winter: pine, bamboo, and plum.
These trees symbolize
Category
Antique 1780s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Scalloped Ceramic Japanese Charger Bamboo, Pine and Plum Blossoms, Shōchikubai
By Imari Porcelain, Arita
Located in Miami, FL
with Shochikubai meaning " three friends of winter", bamboo, pine and plum blossoms and together
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
A Massive Blue and White Kangxi Covered Temple Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
as "The Three Friends of Winter." Together with peonies symbolizing spring they represent the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rococo Vases
Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Dutch Decorated, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird, Birds (magpie) and Three friends of winter dish. Painted by by a
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
High Quality 18th C Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Dutch De
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird, Birds (magpie) and Three friends of winter dish. Painted by by a
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Charger by Renowned Kiln
Located in Takarazuka, JP
stunning piece depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Gold
Antique Chinese Taste Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Ming Plate China Old
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three Friends of Winter". Emblem of beauty
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Large Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
The Three Friends of Winter, which combines pine trees, bamboo and plum blossoms to represent strength
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Decorative Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vas by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
. These form the traditional Japanese motif of “sho-chiku-bai” or “three friends of winter.”
The other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, plum, and bamboo also form the motif known as the Three Friends of Winter, representing overcoming
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Blue
White Porcelain Shaped Dish with Buffalo and Deer
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Bamboo and a Pine tree, the three friends of winter. The Three Friends of Winter is an art motif that
Category
Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Vases, circa 1875
Located in Takarazuka, JP
blossoms, and bamboo motif, which is called "Sho-Chiku-Bai" or "Three Friends of Winter", on a white
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold
Japanese White Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
or Three Friends of Winter motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Green Red Gold Porcelain Bowl by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
.
The piece depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
"Three Friends of Winter" motif consisting of pine, bamboo and plum, commonly used in New Year’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Bamboo Lotus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Taste 17c Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Mi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
together represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
#5 Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter".
Rock
Emblem of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Three Friends of Winter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting the three friends of winter
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Three Friends of Winter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting the three friends of winter
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Three Friends Of Winter
Motif Jar, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
"Three Friends of Winter" motif: pine (song), bamboo (zhu), and plum (prunus or mei), which are
Category
Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Sparrows and the Three Friends of Winter, circa 1800
Located in Austin, TX
Three Friends of Winter (Sho Chiku Bai), and symbolize resilience, determination and perseverance, since
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Lacquer Box with Plumb, Bamboo, and Pine
Located in Hudson, NY
Plumb, bamboo and pine are known as the three friends of winter because they stay green and or
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Blue and White Underglaze Imari Plate, Late 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
'Sho-Chiku-Bai' or 'Three Friends of Winter', consisting of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms a
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Platter Chinese Porcelain In The Style Of Qianlong Era Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
.
This combination of trees is known as the Three Friends of Winter*, symbolizing longevity and
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Six Panel Meiji Crane Landscape Screens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
seashore on one screen. The screens are titled on verso Three Friends of Winter. Made in the Nihonga school
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Peony Prunus Porcelain, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three Friends of Winter". Emblem of beauty, purity and
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
sparrows flitting among large branches of flowering peony.
The "Three Friends of Winter", pine, bamboo
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Document Tray
Located in Austin, TX
, the exterior decorated using the maki-e technique featuring a motif of shochikubai, the three friends
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Silver, 24k Gold
Chinese Cizhou Glazed and Painted Meiping, manner of Song-Jin Dynasty, 1925
Located in Austin, TX
spring, and one of the Three Friends of Winter, representing perseverance.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold White Porcelain Charger by Renowned Kiln
Located in Takarazuka, JP
depicts the traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine, bamboo and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, and are together known as the "Three Friends of Winter" in Chinese culture. The "Three Friends of
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Chinese Carved and Pierced Double-Sided Gilt Lacquer Wall Panel, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
Friends of Winter (bamboo, plum and pine) on one side, and simple black lacquer on the other side.
It is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Large Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
. These form the traditional Japanese motif of “sho-chiku-bai” or “three friends of winter.”
The other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Koransha Blue Gold Red Porcelain Vase, Circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
pieces of that period.
It depicts panels with “sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Large Imari Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
depicts the auspicious traditional “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or “Three Friends of Winter” motif consisting of pine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
together are the "Three Friends of the Winter".
Plum - Mei, Li - The plum tree, pine, and bamboo are the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese ca 1600-1640 C Porcelain China Plate Bamboo Clouds Kosom
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the "Three Friends of the Winter
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Friends in Winter": Pine, Bamboo and Plum Blossom, the emblems of longevity and resilience. Deers, peonies
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Japanese Gold Lacquer Friends of Winter Box with Interior Tray
Located in New York, NY
Of rectangular form with recessed corners, the top and sides depicting the three friends of winter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Famille Verte Garden Seats with Pierced Chinese Coins
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of garden seats is beautifully painted with monkeys and a program of the Three Friends of
Category
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Green Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This cabinet on a stand features scenes of pagodas, sacred mountains, and the Taoist Three Friends
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Qing Dynasty Cabinet
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
surrounds and inlaid with an virtuosic camphor wood depiction of the Three Friends of Winter and butterflies.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Ebony
$17,500
Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Brush Pot
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
thunder pattern borders and a frieze of roosters and the Three Friends of Winter. The base is signed with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Monumental Qing Dynasty Temple Urns
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Three Friends of Winter, flowers, fans, ruyi heads, and palm fronds.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Transom
Located in Seattle, WA
one of the "Three Friends of Winter" (shochikubai). This popular design was generally thought of as
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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