Page 219 - 2019 September 13th Christie's New York Important Chinese Works of Art

(right)
The sacrifcial vessels,
one of the Twelve Symbols
of Imperial Authority,
symbolizing bravery and
flial piety.
(far right)
The aquatic grass, one
of the Twelve Symbols
of Imperial Authority,
symbolizing the element
of water.

(right)
Detail of the reverse
showing the grains of
millet, one of the Twelve
Symbols of Imperial
Authority, representative
of the wuxing, or fve
phases, and the
Spring equinox.

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