Symbolism on Chinese Ceramics
Introduction
Symbolical Objects/Rebus Design
Symbolism on Ming blue and white
Symbolic/Homophone objects
bamboo
bat
bee
Buddhist 8 precious objects
Bulbul
Chrysanthemum
Coin
Crab
Crane
Cypress
Deer
Dragon
Fish
Goldfish
Heron
Lingzhi
Magnolia
Magpie
Monkey
Narcissus
Ostmanthus flower
Paradise flycatcher
Peony
Persimmon
Phoenix
Pine
Plum
Pomegranate
Qilin
Quail
Swastika
Taoist precious objects
Tortoise
Vase
Rebus Designs
shou san fu hai (Longevity like the mountain, happiness boundless as the sea)
hong fu qi tian (happiness great as heaven)
san duo (three abundances)
fu gui bai dou (Life-long riches/honours)
xi xiang feng (happy encounter)
shou - other variations
Success in Career
More on Success in Career
Historical scene/Legendary figures motifs
Zhang Qian
Su Wu
Wang Zhaojun
Liu Hai, Taoist Deity
Ma Gu, the fairy
Zhong Kui
Dong Fang Shuo
Li Bai, the Tang Poet
Seven Sages of Bamboo Grove
Zhou Dunyi admiring lotus
Wang Xizhi
Tao Yuanjming
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