Rank

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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  • Sale! Antique Ladies Vanity Cabinet with Elaborate Carving (16442)

    Antique Ladies Vanity Cabinet with Elaborate Carving (16442)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    Ht: 20.75” W: 19.125” D: 11” |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING COST

    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.

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