The Story of the Willow Pattern (1914) watch online HD

We have all seen the quaint, blue plates of Nankin ware, with their queer, formal decoration, known as "The Willow Pattern." Not so many of us are familiar with the beautiful old legend ... See full summary

We have all seen the quaint, blue plates of Nankin ware, with their queer, formal decoration, known as "The Willow Pattern." Not so many of us are familiar with the beautiful old legend which explains the various figures in the pattern. Here it is: Li Chi of the almond eyes, Lived in China long ago. Daughter was she of the wise, Mandarin, Ching Ho. Spake the mandarin one day, "Chung Wang shall your husband be." Answered Li Chi, bravely, "Nay, None but Chang shall marry me." In her room above the stream, Ching Ho locked the poor Li Chi, Left her there to sit and dream, Till her love for Chang should die. But Li Chi refused to sit still and dream. She wrote a note, put it in a coconut shell and opened her window, "O kind river flowing there, Neath my casement," Li Chi sang, "Of thy mercy, deign to bear, This to mine own lover, Chang." The river granted Li Chi's prayer and carried the coconut to Chang's feet. He opened it and read the letter. "Heart's beloved, hear my call; Watch the ...