The Story of Willow Pattern (Original)

Artist: 20th Century unidentified artist
Medium: Gouache on Card
Size: 10" x 17" (265mm x 440mm)
Date: 1971
Code: 20thWillowP

This is the unique original Gouache painting by 20th Century unidentified artist.

The Willow Pattern is one of the most famous china patterns of all time. In the story the pattern illustrates, the two birds represent the lovers who are transformed into birds to escape pursuit by the mandarin.

Originally published in Once Upon A Time issue 10, 16th January 1971.