Lot #19: 22" x 22" framed silk pillowcase with 5 lucky chinese Bats embroidery

22" x 22" framed silk pillowcase with lucky chinese Bats embroidery.Cultural representations of animals as good or evil have persisted throughout history. Bats are one of the ubiquitous creatures around the world that can be found in the art of almost every culture. While bats have generally been regarded with superstition and fear in the Western world, the Chinese view them as lucky symbols. Five bats surrounding the Chinese character for longevity is one of the most popular Chinese symbols.In Chinese culture, a group of five bats holds auspicious meaning. Known as Wu Fu or Five Blessings, these creatures stand for the love of virtue, health, long life, wealth and peaceful death. Because the number five is considered auspicious in Chinese culture, the five bats together have added symbolism.