Discussion on the Image of Holding Lotus Children in the Porcelain Pillow of the Song and Jin Dynasties
As a harmonious blend of folk culture and traditional craftsmanship,porcelain pillows have had a close relationship with their users since the beginning of their creation.Compared with other utensils,it is more intriguing in secular culture.During the Song and Jin dynasties,the firing of porcelain pillows reached its peak,with the representative subject of holding lotus children being widely employed.The imagery of holding lotus children is closely related to Mahoraga and spontaneous generation and is also related to the birth of women's children,conveying the aspiration for male offspring.Through elucidating their connections with the holding lotus children,the Mahoraga and spontaneous generation,tracing back to their origins,and observing contemporary customs,this article explores the profound implications behind the image of the holding lotus children in the porcelain pillow of the Song and Jin dynasties.
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