The Peace Bottle signifies the common values and cooperative relationship between China and the U.N. (Photo : China Daily)
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan presented the Peace Bottle to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the U.N. headquarters in New York, according to a report by China Daily.
The gift represents China's rich ancient history and potential for modern development, as well as the spirit of mutual respect for other cultures, Xi explained.
He furthered that it is also in accordance with the international organization's goal of facilitating mutual gains for different countries.
For the secretary-general, the Peace Bottle signifies the common values and cooperative relationship between China and the U.N. It is also a reaffirmation of the country's commitment to solve world problems such as poverty and climate change.
The Cloisonné enamel technique, which is an essential form of Chinese art heritage, is used in crafting the artifact. Traditional Chinese patterns and elements of the Silk Road are emblazoned against the backdrop of the main color of a rich Chinese red.
Further, the item is supplemented with a unique dragon ornamentation on top and elephant and phoenix designs on both sides--a symmetrical design embodying the concept of social harmony.
The seven doves represent the 70 years of the U.N.'s existence to initiate world peace.
China has a history of bestowing gifts for the U.N. In 1995, the country presented the Centenary Tripod cast in bronze during the 50th anniversary of the international organization. The tripod is considered a traditional Chinese utensil that symbolizes stability, tranquility and peace.
China also gave the U.N. an impressive Great Wall Tapestry and an intricate ivory carving of the Chengdu-Kunming railway in 1974.
