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BATS BRUSHWASHER, 1735 - 1795
Porcelain, gilt-decorated and celadon-glazed

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BATS IN FLIGHT, 1736 - 1795
Double-gourd vase, Qianlong period

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BATS AND CLOUDS, 1736 - 1795
Vase, cloisonné enamel

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#Qianlongperiod (AD 1736–1795)
China
Photo c. AD 1925–1934

Decorated with a phoenix and three other birds on one side, and a stag, fruiting tree, and another bird on the other side. Cabochon jade stopper set in silver at top. Phoenix (Fenghuang 凤凰): King of Birds: The Fenghuang is revered as the king of all birds in Chinese mythology. Symbol of Virtue, Grace, and Auspiciousness: It embodies qualities like virtue, grace, righteousness, courtesy, benevolence, love, and faith. Symbol of Prosperity and Harmony: Its appearance is believed to signal times of peace and prosperity. Female Counterpart to the Dragon: The Fenghuang is often paired with the Chinese dragon, with the phoenix representing the female and yin energy, while the dragon represents the male and yang energy. Together they symbolize marital harmony and the harmonious balance of yin and yang. Imperial Power: It has served as a symbol of Chinese imperial power, often associated with the empress or other royal women. Immortality and Rebirth: While the Chinese phoenix doesn't typically rise from ashes like its Western counterpart, some folklore and a famous poem by Guo Moruo associate it with rebirth after a cycle of burning and renewal. Stag (Deer 鹿): Longevity, Good Fortune, and Happiness: The deer (鹿, pronounced lù) is a cherished symbol of longevity, good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Prosperity and Success: The word "lù" for deer is a homophone for "lù" (禄) meaning "emoluments" or "salary," linking the deer to wealth and success in official examinations and careers. Companions of Immortals: Deer are often depicted alongside the god of longevity (Shou Lao) and the goddess Magu, and are believed to live long lives themselves. Ability to find the Mushroom of Immortality: Deer are fabled to be the only creatures capable of finding the mythical mushroom of immortality (lingzhi). Grace and Harmony with Nature: Deer are also associated with grace and a harmonious connection with the natural world.

Coral and jade snuff bottle
China
1750-1820

Decorated with a phoenix among other birds on one side, and a stag in the forest with another bird on the other side. Cabochon jade set in silver form the stopper at top.

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