Blue-and-white gourd vase
This pair of Ming Dynasty blue-and-white gourd-shaped vase, 48 cm in height, is elegant and graceful in its design.
The gourd, whose name sounds like 'blessings and prosperity,' has long been a symbol of good fortune. In traditional Chinese medicine, it holds a special significance as the 'pot' in the story of 'suspended pots healing the world,' embodying the noble spirit of healers saving lives and symbolizing the fulfillment of health and blessings.
The gourd is a symbol of saving the world, and a container of health.
Step into the exhibition "Angelica Huangpu Spring: Maritime Traditional Chinese Medicine and Healthy Living", and discover how this maritime TCM tradition transforms its compassionate spirit into a warm, daily practice of health preservation.
Herigage Harmony Health:The Wisdom of Shanghai TCM for Modern Well-being
2025.11.22—2026.3.1
First floor, East Building, Shanghai History Museum
Free admission without reservation
