Chinese symbols

Blue line illustration of chrysanthemums, leafy branches and two butterflies on white

Chinese Chrysanthemum Pattern: History, Meaning...

Discover the Chinese chrysanthemum pattern, its autumn and longevity symbolism, its place among the Four Gentlemen, and its use in ceramics, embroidery and contemporary design.

Chinese Chrysanthemum Pattern: History, Meaning...

Discover the Chinese chrysanthemum pattern, its autumn and longevity symbolism, its place among the Four Gentlemen, and its use in ceramics, embroidery and contemporary design.

Reddish-brown line illustration of orchid flowers and arching leaves in a circular frame

Chinese Orchid Pattern: History, Meaning, and D...

Explore the Chinese orchid pattern, its associations with integrity and refinement, its place among the Four Gentlemen, and its use in painting, ceramics, embroidery and contemporary accessories.

Chinese Orchid Pattern: History, Meaning, and D...

Explore the Chinese orchid pattern, its associations with integrity and refinement, its place among the Four Gentlemen, and its use in painting, ceramics, embroidery and contemporary accessories.

Blue-and-white ceramic jar decorated with peonies and scrolling foliage

Chinese Peony Pattern: History, Meaning, and Au...

Explore the Chinese peony pattern: its history, meanings of wealth and honor, auspicious combinations, and use in ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

Chinese Peony Pattern: History, Meaning, and Au...

Explore the Chinese peony pattern: its history, meanings of wealth and honor, auspicious combinations, and use in ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

Two golden birds among flowering branches on navy blue

Chinese Plum Blossom Pattern: History, Meaning,...

Explore the Chinese plum blossom pattern: its history, symbolism, decorative forms, auspicious combinations, and use in ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

Chinese Plum Blossom Pattern: History, Meaning,...

Explore the Chinese plum blossom pattern: its history, symbolism, decorative forms, auspicious combinations, and use in ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

Blue fish illustration with curved body and ornamental scrolls inside a circular border

Chinese Fish Pattern: History, Meaning, and Design

Explore the Chinese fish pattern, from Yangshao pottery to paired fish and aquatic scenes, with motif comparisons, museum-recorded examples and contextual symbolism.

Chinese Fish Pattern: History, Meaning, and Design

Explore the Chinese fish pattern, from Yangshao pottery to paired fish and aquatic scenes, with motif comparisons, museum-recorded examples and contextual symbolism.

Three rows of blue plantain-leaf patterns with alternating sizes, veins and ornamental scrolls

Chinese Plantain-Leaf Motif: History, Meaning, ...

Discover the Chinese plantain-leaf motif: its history, decorative forms, cultural interpretation, museum examples, and role in modern design.

Chinese Plantain-Leaf Motif: History, Meaning, ...

Discover the Chinese plantain-leaf motif: its history, decorative forms, cultural interpretation, museum examples, and role in modern design.