Fish are admired for their reproductive ability as they lay many eggs. A pair of fish (shuangyu) symbolizes fertility, conjugal bliss, and harmony as they often swim in pairs, are content in the water and lay multiple eggs. The word fish (yu 鱼) is a homophone pronounced the same as the Chinese character for “abundance” (yu 余) so the fish symbol is often associated with other symbols and Chinese characters to symbolize the wish for “more” such as “more” good luck, good fortune, long life and children. The Chinese eat fish during the New Year to bring plenty in the coming year. A fish presented in water (shui) is a homophone meaning “May you be as happy as a fish” (yushi hexie), a wish for a harmonious marriage.
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Intricately carved Cadence or “Wakeful” Drum used by monks and chanters to awaken the mind and keep meditators attentive and mindful. Used In Pure Land Buddhism for chanting Amitabha Buddha’s name. Fish on handle symbolize wakeful mind as fish never close their eyes.
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newlyweds as seen its symbolisms. It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines representing a life pair, having sons, and other marriage wishes.
This finely detailed hardwood mold was used to make sweetmeats confections, perhaps mooncakes for the Chinese Autumn Moon Festival. It is covered with deeply carved propitious symbols for marital harmony, sons and successful endeavors: a four clawed dragon for fertility, two ducks symbolizing marital bliss and harmony, one atop a carp for conjugal bliss and achieving noble rank and a boat with a sail for making all this easy sailing. This would be a great accessory or gift (especially for weddings) to spice up any kitchen.
This charming oil lamp is decorated with auspicious symbols: Fish symbolize harmony, marital happiness and double fish mean “may there be abundance.” The oil cup is a lotus seed with a lotus leaf, symbols of a harmonious and fruitful marriage and also mean “the continuous birth of sons.”
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