Bats

The Five Bats (detail)

Embroidery

Qing Dynasty

Size: 10 x 14 cm. detail (of (20 x 24 cm. panel)

Commonly associated meanings -- Five Blessings

  • old age
  • wealth
  • health
  • love of principles
  • natural death

Details

Thanks to Faye Yee for her assistance


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