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Monkey Painting Appreciation


The Monkey painting, which is pronounces the same as the word for “marquis” in Chinese, symbolizes promotion. The monkey is an intelligent animal, full of vitality. In Chinese traditional culture, it and flowing water were often used in pictures to mean auspiciousness and vitality, and joy on being bestowed the title of marquis, as the pronunciations of monkey and marquis in Chinese are identical. This painting above with the background containing monkeys, flowing water and pine trees, indicates longevity and prosperity.

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