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拍品專文
The subject of deer has a long history in Chinese art as it refers to the rebus where the Chinese word for 'deer' is a homophone for 'emolument' or 'civil service salary'. The Chinese word for crane is he, which is a homophone for the word for harmony, and thus cranes represent peace. Their long legs were described as resonating with the harmonies of nature and Heaven. Cranes are also known to live for many years and thus have become associated with long life. Cranes and deers are indeed often depicted as the familiars of the Star God of Longevity, Shoulao.
See a blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase with a comparable scene sold at Christie's London, 8 November 2011, lot 380.
See a blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase with a comparable scene sold at Christie's London, 8 November 2011, lot 380.