Vintage charm: Churchill Blue Willow small oatmeal bowl featuring the iconic Blue Willow pattern with eternal love birds, adding a touch of timeless elegance to your tableware collection.
Made in England: Bottom marked with "Churchill, Made in England, EST 1795," ensuring authenticity and quality craftsmanship.
Microwave and dishwasher safe: Convenient for everyday use, this bowl is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy entertaining and cleanup.
Dimensions: Measures approximately 15.5cm in diameter and 4.5cm high, providing ample space for serving oatmeal, cereal, or desserts.
Excellent condition: This bowl is free from chips, cracks, or crazing, and boasts a super glossy finish, reflecting its excellent condition.
Vintage era: Made in the 1970s-1980s, this bowl captures the nostalgia of a bygone era while offering practical functionality for modern-day use.
Blue Willow story: The timeless tale of love and tragedy depicted in the Blue Willow pattern adds depth and intrigue to this exquisite piece, making it not just a bowl, but a conversation starter and a piece of art.
The Blue Willow story:
"Once there was a wealthy Mandarin, who had a beautiful daughter, Koong-se. She had fallen in love with her father's humble accounting assistant, Chang, angering her father. (It was inappropriate for them to marry due to their difference in social class.) He dismissed the young man and built a high fence around his house to keep the lovers apart. The Mandarin was planning for his daughter to marry a powerful Duke. The Duke arrived by boat to claim his bride, bearing a box of jewels as a gift. The wedding was to take place on the day the blossom fell from the willow tree.
On the eve of the daughter's wedding to the Duke, the young accountant, disguised as a servant, slipped into the palace unnoticed. As the lovers escaped with the jewels, the alarm was raised. They ran over a bridge, chased by the Mandarin, whip in hand. They eventually escaped on the Duke's ship to the safety of a secluded island, where they lived happily for years. But one day, the Duke learned of their refuge. Hungry for revenge, he sent soldiers, who captured the lovers and put them to death. They settled on a distant island, and over the years Chang became famous for his writings. This was to prove his undoing. The Mandarin heard about him and sent guards to destroy him. Chang was put to the sword and Koong-se set fire to the house while she was still inside.
Thus they both perished and the gods, touched by their love, immortalized them as two doves, eternally flying together in the sky."
