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Southern Dynasties 南朝

The lotus is a symbol of purity and perfection in Buddhism because it grows out of the mud but is not defiled. The flower is also esteemed by Daoists, being the symbol of He Xianggu 何仙姑, one of the eight immortals. Many parts of the lotus are used for eating, medicine, and herbal tea, including the seeds, stamen, petals, kernel, and root.

青釉刻花莲瓣纹罐 南朝（公元420〜589年） 上海博物馆 Celadon jar with lotus petal designs Southern Dynasties (420—589), Shanghai Museum

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