Five Fortunes Accompanying a Long Life |
The five bats flying in the sky depicted in the print represent the “five fortunes.” There are three chubby and adorable kids, each holding one of the three symbolic fruits: the peach (for longevity), the chayote (for good fortune and a smooth life), and the pomegranate (a lot of descendants). The combination of these three fruits is also called the “san duo (three abundances),” and is a homophonic symbol for good luck and fortune. Printmaking
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