Definitely a pot originally designed for Cymbidium orchids. The poem is likely related to Chinese Lunar New year, as a number of the Chinese native Cymbidiums bloom around that time of year and have intense fragrances, considered "good omens" or auspicious for the new year. Raising Cymbidiums is a custom as old as Penjing, Modern Chinese will use these as "cascade pots" for Penjing or Bonsai, so today the design is "dual purpose", bonsai, penjing, or orchid pot.