| Chinese motifs besides its ornamental value,
also serve to convey a meaning or message. To fully appreciate
decorated chinese ceramics, it is necessary to study the meanings behind
the motifs. The motifs decorating chinese ceramics are
numerous, covering varied subjects from nature, history,legend, romance
to symbolical ornaments.
For collectors of Chinese ceramics who are not
familiar with chinese history, language, literature and culture,
the motifs which are probably more difficult to appreciate and understand
are the symbolical decorations and subjects involving human figures , historical
and legendary scenes. Hence, I have selected some of
the more frequently found motifs related to these subjects and attempts
to discuss their intended meanings.
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