Vintage plate made of porcelain. Decorated with hand-painted overglaze painting depicting birds on bamboo branches. There is a marking. The set includes an original box - tomobako. Arita workshops, Japan, 20th century.

Bamboo is a symbol of undying love, goodness in the family, good luck in any field. It is a symbol of growth, the image of a noble husband, what a man should be when it comes to trials. Bamboo is associated with longevity, the ability to overcome any obstacles. When bad weather - bamboo bends to the ground, but does not break, when the storm goes away, it rises again to the sun. The Japanese associate bamboo with strength and eternal youth, devotion. According to legend, bamboo drives out evil spirits. This is a divine plant that is revered on a par with the gods. Musical instruments, talismans and amulets were made from it.