DIA130xH30mm, China
This was at the one time the most common bowl in the Guang Dong and Min Nan area, a bowl that is used in homes, street hawkers and local eateries, now a days they have been replaced by the durable plastic ware Each bowl is hand printed with rooster, plantain and a flower. There are a reasons of how the rooster made it to be the decoration for this popular bowl.
For the Chinese, the rooster is a protector of evil (see post Clay Rooster Whistle), it has also contained the 5 Chinese virtues (Knowledge = comb, Strength = footing distance, Bravery = fighting its enemy, Benevolence = calling others to feed, Credit = crowing every morning). And finally, in the old days meat is a scarcity for common people, dishes are often decorated with chicken or fish to spice up the meal.
This item selected by Furze for the Something Old Something New exhibition and is available at both Mountain Folkcraft and Soil.
Mountain Folkcraft 