Ming and Qing Folk Wood Carving: Volume of Wealth, Fortune, Happiness, Longevity, and Prosperity

Author: Dong Hongquan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-20
Features: Ming and Qing dynasty wood carvings not only embody the poetic charm of Ming and Qing furniture but also serve as an encyclopedia of folk customs. They provide a panoramic display of social life and the daily scenes of various social strata from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over more than 500 years. This volume includes dozens of wood carvings symbolizing auspiciousness and peace, such as "Pine and Crane in Spring," "Wealth and Double Happiness," "Blessedness and Peace," and "Auspicious Flowers."