Five-Fold Happiness

Five-Fold Happiness
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9781452141473
ISBN-13 : 1452141479
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Book Synopsis Five-Fold Happiness by : Vivien Sung

Download or read book Five-Fold Happiness written by Vivien Sung and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surround yourself with lucky objects, the Chinese believe, and good fortune will come to you. In word and image, this exquisite book explores the bounteous meanings of the five-fold symbols of happiness: luck, prosperity, longevity, happiness, and wealth. Drenched in color and lavishly illustrated from ancient and modern sources, Five-Fold Happiness interweaves both Chinese and English text. Peaches, the number eight, the imperial color of gold, a cat with one paw beckoning, or the dragon dance—here are some of the familiar images now revealed in their rich significance. Whether readers choose to embrace these symbols in their everyday lives or simply enjoy them on these glorious pages, Five-Fold Happiness is altogether auspicious.


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