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Lot Essay
Visual puns, frequently created through homophones, are a prominent design element in Chinese art. Beyond its role as a zodiac animal, the monkey symbolizes nobility, as the word for marquis (hou) shares the same pronunciation in Chinese.
Typically associated with a longevity peach, the monkey in our present group carries a large pomegranate, a rare variation that symbolizes fertility and numerous offspring.
In this jade piece, the pomegranate, representing abundance, is paired with the bee on the monkey's back to convey the phrase “may future generations be granted noble titles” (duo zi feng hou).
Typically associated with a longevity peach, the monkey in our present group carries a large pomegranate, a rare variation that symbolizes fertility and numerous offspring.
In this jade piece, the pomegranate, representing abundance, is paired with the bee on the monkey's back to convey the phrase “may future generations be granted noble titles” (duo zi feng hou).