Antique Blue Willow Pattern Trio In Good Condition Cup from Japan, Saucer and Sideplate England

ON AUCTION IS AN ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TRIO IN THE FAMOUS BLUE WILLOW PATTERN. TEACUP WAS MADE IN JAPAN AND THE SAUCER AND SIDEPLATE IN ENGLAND. ALTHOUGH A MIX AND MATCH IT SHOWCASES THE WILLOW PATERNS EASTERN AND WESTERN SYMBIOTIC ORIGENS. STILL IN GOOD CONDITION.
 
THE TRADITIONAL WILLOW PATTERN FEATURES A ROMANTICIZED CHINESE LANDSCAPE WITH A PAGODA, A WEEPING WILLOW TREE, A BRIDGE WITH FIGURES, A BOAT, AND TWO FLYING DOVES. WHILE INSPIRED BY 17TH-CENTURY CHINESE IMPORTS, THE "BLUE WILLOW" PATTERN IS AN ENGLISH DESIGN CREATED AROUND 1780, REPRESENTING A SPECIFIC TRAGIC LOVE STORY.
 
SIZE: TEACUP 10CM WIDE UP TO HANDLE 8.5CM HIGH
SAUCER 16.5CM DIAMETER 1.5CM HIGH
SIDEPLATE 17.5CM DIAMETER 1.5CM HIGH

CONDITION: NO CHIPS. NO CRACKS. IN GOOD CONDITION
 
BLUE WILLOW PATTERN:
The pattern may look idyllic but the story behind the Blue Willow pattern is one of forbidden, star-crossed love! According to collectors, the pattern tells the story of a wealthy merchant named Tso Ling who had a beautiful daughter named Kwang-se.
The father and daughter resided in a beautiful pagoda, situated under a pine tree next to a bridge. Tso Ling promised his daughter's hand in marriage to a wealthy businessman associate of his. Unbeknownst to Tso Ling,  Kwang-se fell in love with Chang, her father's kind and handsome but poor clerk.
When Tso Ling found out about the secret relationship, he was furious. To prevent the affair from interfering with the plans he made for his Kwang-se, he kept Kwang-se locked up.  The two managed to elope across the sea to a cottage.
As legend has it, Tso Ling would not stand for this and went after them by boat. He was about to have them killed when the gods intervened and transformed the lovers into turtle doves.
Look closely at the plates and you'll notice several features of the story, including the two doves gazing into each other's eyes at the top of the design. As you might imagine, the dramatic story has inspired many plays, books, poems and, of course, beautiful ceramics of all shapes and colors.
To be considered a true Blue Willow pattern, there are certain elements that must be present. These include: willow trees, pine trees , bridge with three men on it, fence, boat, teahouse or pagoda and
two birds in flight.
While these are the most essential features, many pattern variations exist,  including minor differences in the appearance, such as the features of the birds. Despite some minor differences, all authentic Blue Willow patterns share these core elements and are recognized for their classic, timeless appeal.
The Blue Willow china pattern has been popular since its initial production and continues to be a classic pattern even today. 
 
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