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“Squirrel Collecting Grape" Ink Line
UnknownLate Qing Dynasty (1840–1912)
Zhenjing Traditional Woodwork Museum
Shanghai, China
“Squirrel Collecting Grape" (松树葡萄藤) is one of the traditional Chinese auspicious patterns. The character “Squirrel” (鼠), has the same pronunciation as the character "Fortune" (福) in some Chinese dialects.Together with grape, which contains many grains, the entire pattern symbolizes fertility and prosperity. This ink line expresses the carpenter's hope for a happy life.
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- Title: “Squirrel Collecting Grape" Ink Line
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Late Qing Dynasty (1840–1912)
- Location Created: unknown
- Physical Dimensions: h 8, d 30, w 8 cm
- Medium: Whitewood
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