W400 X H280mm, China
The phrase 五福同堂 (5 Blessings within the Family) is a common Chinese well wishes. Do you know that the 5 blessings are?
The 5 blessings are;
– longevity
– wealth
– health
– humanity
– a dignify death
As the word “blessing” 福 has the same sound as the word “bat” 蝠. One could often found bats as a decorative elements and most of the time, 5 of them.
Come to see the actual print and many others at the
New Year Print Exhibition
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT
CHINESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT COLLECTION
Mountain Folkcraft 