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    a chinese openwork panel for good fortune

    A Chinese Openwork Panel for Good Fortune
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    Antique A Chinese Openwork Panel for Good Fortune

    This Chinese openwork panel was purchased in the
    Philippines some 20 years or so ago. The seller was
    a Chinese-Filipino antique dealer with a shop in the
    Makati area of Manila. He said this type of panel
    would be seen at the entrance of a home or
    business to welcome the visitor/customer and to
    bring good luck to the owner.

     
    The panel has nobles, dragons and at the top, two
    figures, one holding a baby. Though there are two
    here, this could be a take on the Three Wise Men
    (Fuk, Luk, and Sau) who collectively symbolize
    good health, wealth, and prosperity. They represent
    a specific celestial energy that is available for the
    benefit of humans. And they are often seen holding
    a baby. Below is a chart surrounded by longevity
    lines.
     
    The fish represents wealth and prosperity because
    the actual word in Chinese for fish also means
    “abundance.” The red color is also a symbol for
    wealth and success.
     
    Late 19th century
     
    25 cm high 27 cm length
     
    If there is interest, I will provide other details/information available prior to purchase.

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: CYRAJKT8

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