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2003-001
“All Eyes” The rabbit or hare is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac. It is considered to reside in the moon just like the raven resides in the sun. The rabbit is one of many symbols of longevity and is believed to attain the age of 1000 years, becoming white when half the age is attained. |
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2003-002 “Birds of a Feather” Chinese lore has it that sparrows are the most sensual
of all the birds. Legend also has the
sparrow diving into the river Huai where they spend the winter in the guise
of oysters. |
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2003-003 “The Thinker” Landscape (shan-shui) literally means 'mountains and
water'. The Chinese landscape painting is representational of not only the mountain
but everything around the mountain, woods, water, clouds and of course
mist. Every rock stands with a pine
and every pine is unique. |
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2003-004
“Vineyards Bounty” Grapes (Pu Tao) were introduced into China in
126 B. C. by the famous Minister Chang Ch'ien upon his return from visiting
with the Indo-Scythians. The grape can be found in art motifs as a border
pattern and is occasionally found on the backs of ancient bronze mirrors or
in paintings. Grapes are called
"Pu Tao". The "Pu" means crawling, which is the nature of
a vine, and "Tao" means spirit.
A glass from the vine has offered inspiration to artists and poets
throughout time. |
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2003-005 “Hiding Behind the Banana Leaf” In Chinese lore, the banana leaf is regarded as one of
the fourteen precious things of the scholar.
In China, the emphasis has always been on the banana leaf, not the
fruit. |
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2003-006
“Plum Blossom Caves” Landscapes (shan-shui) literally means mountains and water.
The Chinese landscape painting is representational of not only the mountains,
but everything around the mountains.
The woods, the water, the clouds and of course the mist. |
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2003-007 “Chardonnay” Grapes (Pu Tao)were introduced into China in 126 B. C. by the famous Minister Chang Ch'ien upon his return from visiting with the Indo-Scythians. The grape can be found in art motifs as a border pattern and is occasionally found on the backs of ancient bronze mirrors or in paintings. Grapes are called "Pu Tao". The "Pu" means crawling, which is the nature of a vine, and "Tao" means spirit. A glass from the vine has offered inspiration to artists and poets throughout time. |
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2003-008 “Year of the Rat” The rat is the first creature of the Chinese zodiac. It
is associated with timidity and meanness.
It is also regarded as the symbol of industry and prosperity because
of its ability to locate, acquire and hoard abundant supplies of food. In southern
China, it is the rat that brings rice to mankind. |
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2003-009
“Pines & Mountains” Landscape (shan-shui) literally means
'mountains and water'. The Chinese landscape painting is representational of
not only the mountain but everything around the mountain, woods, water,
clouds and of course mist. Every rock
stands with a pine and every pine is unique. |
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2003-010
“Warrior Prince” The eagle symbolizes strength in Chinese
paintings. A hero who fights a lone
battle is symbolized by an eagle on a rock in the sea. |
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2003-011
“Strength and Longevity” The eagle symbolizes strength in Chinese
paintings. Therefore, a painting of
an eagle perched on a pine tree is a fitting gift for a man. It is a wish for him to have the strength of
an eagle and the longevity of the pine. |
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