Prunus is a traditional decorative pattern in ceramics featuring the flowering branches of the plum tree, often set against a background of cracked ice. It symbolizes resilience and the coming of spring, as the plum blossoms early while snow is still on the ground. The motif is heavily associated with blue-and-white porcelain and is a standard pattern in ceramic painting.
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The ginger jar features a vibrant cobalt prunus pattern over a cracked ice ground.