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平安如意图Peace and Auspicious Wishes
平安如意图 · Yong Rong, Prince Yongsun
Qianlong era, Qing dynasty · Peace, longevity, and auspicious wishes
岁朝图New Year Painting
岁朝图 · Zhao Chang
Northern Song dynasty · Seasonal auspiciousness and the renewal of spring
富贵多子寿图轴Prosperity, Many Sons and Longevity
富贵多子寿图轴 · Wu Changshuo
Late Qing dynasty · Prosperity, family flourishing, and longevity
清供花篮图Basket of Auspicious Offerings
清供花篮图 · Shen Zhenlin
Late Qing dynasty · Auspicious offerings and courtly floral display
岁朝清供图Vase of Flowers with Grasshopper, Marine Life, and Garden Rock
岁朝清供图 · Okabe Ko
Late 1800s; Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) · Observed nature and seasonal display