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Immortal Chinese beings, Fenghuang are considered a symbol of perfect yin and yang balance. Dating from the 18th century, this pair of Fenghuang, previously owned by Lurline Matson Roth, stand atop rocks and foliage, their heads turned toward each other.Label
Fenghuang are immortal beings, not fully a bird and not fully a spirit. The colors of their feathers - yellow, white, red, black, and green - correspond to benevolence, duty, respect, wisdom, and faith. Legend says that Fenghuang appeared only in times of peace, disappearing during eras of corrupt rulers. Initially, Feng was the male bird and Huang the female, but over time they evolved into a single bird named Fenghuang. Due to the combination of both female and male elements, the Fenghuang is considered a symbol of perfect yin and yang balance.
The pair of Fenghuang in the Filoli collection dates from the 18th century and is characterized by the use of the Famille Rose glazing style, which uses a pink overglaze to give the piece a warmer tint. This pair was previously owned by Lurline Matson Roth.
