Chinese Gods of WealthTraces the origins of the Chinese God of Wealth, explains various symbols and acolytes seen in household icons, and discusses the significance of the God of Wealth in Chinese society. |
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14 inches 25 inches acolytes Attracting wealth bestow other symbols blessing bowl Buddhist Bushel called a Coin-Dragon censer China Chinese mind Civil and Military coins and ingots combining several characters Confucian Confucius coral branch cult door door-god dragon famous formula fortune Genii of Harmony glowing God of Wealth Gods of Wealth gold and silver grow rich half-learned literati Harmony and Union heaven Ho Ho iconography ideal dynasty illustrate image of Liu inscription jade jewel-collecting jewels legend Liu Hai playing living Ts'ai Shen male posterity Military Gods myriad taels number of pictures official outspoken Painted colour-print parallel stanzas picture shows PLATE 19 popular pictures precious horse read rebus-like represented role of Liu says Shên shrine silver ingots size 42 x symbols of wealth Taoist toad trades worship Twin Genii valuables wealth and honour wishes worship the military worshipper x 14 inches x 25 inches Yellow gold 榮昌畫店