Pear-shaped, lobed vase with two bouquets and flower scrolls c. 1725 - 1735

This pear-shaped vase, adorned with bouquets and flower scrolls, is a testament to the enduring appeal of floral motifs across cultures. The stylized blossoms and meandering vines are not merely decorative; they speak to a deeper longing for harmony and natural abundance. This echoes in ancient Minoan frescoes, where flowers conveyed a sense of vital energy. The single blossom repeated around the neck of the vase is a symbol of purity. Consider how the symbolic language of flowers has been passed down through history. From the lotus in ancient Egypt, signifying rebirth, to the roses in Renaissance art, embodying love and beauty, these motifs resurface, each time tinged with new meaning. The collective memory embedded in these floral symbols engages us on a subconscious level, tapping into our shared human experience of nature's cycles and the emotions they evoke. It is this cyclical progression—the way symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings—that fascinates me most.