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Auspicious Animals

The Art of Good Omens


  • Pie Books
  • by Jun ichi Uchiyama
Many imaginary animals believed to be auspicious symbols of good fortune originated in ancient China. The most famous ones are the "Big Four" the Winged Dragon, the Chinese Phoenix, Qilin (a hooved chimeric creature) and the Spirit Turtle. There are many more, not only from China, but also from Japan and other regions around the world. This book showcases illustrated artworks, along with sculptures and applied arts, featuring these good omens.

ISBN 9784756254290 | E/ J | PB
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Publisher Pie Books
ISBN 9784756254290
Author(s) Jun ichi Uchiyama
Publication date August 2021
Edition Paperback
Dimensions 257 x 182 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 352
Language(s) Eng./ Jap. ed.
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Many imaginary animals believed to be auspicious symbols of good fortune originated in ancient China. The most famous ones are the "Big Four" the Winged Dragon, the Chinese Phoenix, Qilin (a hooved chimeric creature) and the Spirit Turtle. There are many more, not only from China, but also from Japan and other regions around the world. This book showcases illustrated artworks, along with sculptures and applied arts, featuring these good omens. The collection, totaling around 240 pieces, is accompanied by rich, enjoyable and approachable text by Jun'ichi Uchiyama, a professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University.

Auspicious Animals

Auspicious Animals

€43.95