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Two Boys
late Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Not on view
A chubby boy carries a branch bearing strings of coins and a gold ingot, which are expressive of wealth. The other boy holds a plate of precious and auspicious items. Together they deliver what many people desire most in life.
The sumptuously patterned, brocadelike background is characteristic of prints produced in Yangliuqing. Here, it is further enriched with multiple fu characters, signifying happiness and good fortune.
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