In the picture, Zhong Kui in the red official robe puts his hands together and holds the sword on his chest, presenting a prayer for blessing. On each side are the kirin and Ma Gu to set off each other. "Ma Gu Xian Shou" is a metaphor for unlimited happiness and longevity; kirin is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, generally have Chinese dragon-like head, the antlers of a deer, the eyes of a lion, the body of a tiger and bear, the skin and scales of a snake, the hooves of an horse and tails of an ox. It is a
mascot in China, also the symbol of power. Ma Gu offered birthday gifts on trays with both hands, a pot of longevity wine brewed from Ganoderma lucidum, and longevity peaches were the peaches presented by the Queen Mother.
简中｜福禄双全
Paintings
Xia Jing Shan
color on paper
138x72.5cm
2010
CH-00364
