Ming and Qing Folk Wood Carvings: Auspicious Animals

Author: Dong Hongquan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Ming and Qing folk wood carvings are the twin sisters of Ming and Qing furniture. If Ming and Qing furniture is an "essence poem," then Ming and Qing folk wood carvings are an "essence chronicle." Ming and Qing folk wood carvings not only possess the poetic and artistic charm of Ming and Qing furniture but also serve as an encyclopedia of folk customs and traditions. They provide a panoramic view of social life and the lifestyles of various stages from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over more than 500 years. They hold exceptional historical document value and precious folk customs research value, representing an extremely rare primary ecological cultural resource. This series of books includes seventeen categories: historical opera characters, figures from all walks of life, plum blossoms and magpies, symbols of wealth, fortune, longevity, auspicious animals, residential landscapes, birds and flowers, mythical birds, bonsai, antique objects, miscellaneous items, and hollowed-out floral panels. It is a comprehensive and practical reference book designed for enthusiasts of Ming and Qing furniture and wood carvings. This volume includes flying birds and beasts such as dragons, phoenixes, lions, tigers, sheep, monkeys, horses, oxen, and auspicious creatures, as well as aquatic animals like fish and shrimp.