Interesting Old Vintage Necklace features a cloisonne vase and openwork filigree cloisonne beads
lapis beads
18"
Key Symbolism and Design Features
- The Healing Waters: The vase holds pure, divine nectar or holy water that the Bodhisattva uses to sprinkle blessings, heal illnesses, and bring peace and salvation to the suffering.
- Vase Shape: In classic Chinese porcelain and decorative arts, a "Guan Yin vase" refers to a specific slender vessel shape. It typically features a flared trumpet neck, a high, graceful shoulder tapering into a rounded body, and a narrow foot.
- Symbol of Purity: Just like a flowing river washes away impurities, the water from the vase purifies the mind, removes negative karma, and nurtures the soul.
- The Willow Branch: It is frequently paired with a willow branch, which is dipped into the vase to sprinkle the healing drops. The willow is used in Chinese culture to symbolize resilience, pliability, and the ability to endure hardship without breakin