Three gods are associated with rank, emolument (salary) and success with one’s career as they assist in passing the Civil Official Examination: Lu (禄) God of Rank and Emolument, Wen Chen (文昌王), God of Literature and Kuixing (魁星) God of Examinations. Symbols of rank included apricot groves and crabs (both symbolizing success in the Civil examination), coral, (official promotion) deer (wish for government office with high salary), halbert, (rebus for “rank” or “grade”) persimmon (rebus for “official” and a wine cup.
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Fine ladies vanity cabinet covered with red lacquer and gold highlights. Parents’ gift to newlyweds with auspicious symbols for happiness, long life and having sons reflecting Confucian belief that producing sons to carry on the family name is essential to happiness.
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.
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