{"product_id":"mudlarked-deep-blue-nankin-border-earrings","title":"Mudlarked Deep Blue Nankin Border Earrings","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Willow Pattern - 'Nankin' Plate Border Pattern \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e\nFloral Transferware pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: The Thames Estuary, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Willow Pattern pottery has a captivating story behind it. The story begins with the Koong-se, the daughter of a rich Mandarin, who fell in love with Chang, her father's assistant. When the Mandarin discovered their relationship, he banished Chang \u0026amp; built a fence around his home to keep his daughter away from him. The Mandarin then arranged for Koong-se to wed a wealthy Duke, who brought a casket of jewels as a dowry. While the Duke \u0026amp; Mandarin were preoccupied, Chang snuck into the compound \u0026amp; fled with Koong-se \u0026amp; the jewels. The couple escaped to a faraway island, where Chang made a name for himself as a writer.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnfortunately, the Mandarin eventually discovered their whereabouts \u0026amp; sent his men to kill Chang \u0026amp; set the house on fire, killing Koong-se in the process. The Gods, moved by their tragedy, immortalised them as two doves, which can be seen flying together at the top of the Willow Pattern.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213247871,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0937-standard.jpg?v=1786792194","url":"https:\/\/shop.historyunearthed.uk\/products\/mudlarked-deep-blue-nankin-border-earrings","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}