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Subject:Calligraphy on Ginger Jar
Posted By: Stephen Harris Thu, Jun 03, 2021 IP: 2603:6080:a300:ed00:

Could someone please let me know what this small 5" ginger jar says on the side? Any help would be most appreciated.







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Subject:Re: Calligraphy on Ginger Jar
Posted By: I.Nagy Fri, Jun 04, 2021

太獅少保 - Taishi Shaobao - Big Lion (Grand Preceptor) and Junior Guardian
In Chinese 大獅 "Taishi= Big Lion" and 太師 "Taishi = Grand Preceptor are homophones.
In front of the government offices there were two stone lions. The one on the left represented the 太師 "Taishi - Grand Preceptor" which was the highest rank in the court. One on the right represented the 少保 "Shaobao - Junior Guardian"
which was the prince's young guard.
Two lions, one big and one small are quite common decorations on Chinese porcelain objects.

With regards,
I.Nagy



Subject:Re: Calligraphy on Ginger Jar
Posted By: Stephen Harris Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Thank you very much, I.Nagy! You are always very informative!


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