Ming and Qing Folk Wood Carvings: Volume of Auspicious Animals

Author: Dong Hongquan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Ming and Qing dynasty wood carvings not only embody the poetic charm of Ming and Qing furniture but also serve as an encyclopedic collection of folk customs. They provide a panoramic display of social life and the lifestyles of various social strata from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over more than 500 years. This volume includes sculptures of dragons, phoenixes, lions, tigers, sheep, monkeys, horses, oxen, as well as various birds, beasts, and aquatic animals like fish and shrimp.