Ming and Qing Folk Wood Carving: Plum Blossom and Magpie Scroll

Author: Tong Hongquan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Ming and Qing dynasty wood carvings not only embody the poetic charm and artistic elegance of Ming and Qing furniture but also serve as an encyclopedic collection of folk customs and traditions. They provide a panoramic display of social life and the lifestyles of people across different social strata from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over a span of over 500 years. This volume includes wood carvings that symbolize good fortune, such as "Magpie on a Branch," "Heavenly Transformation and Joyful Earth," and "Seeing the Qilin."