Celestial God of Wealth Bestows Happiness and Good Fortune with Five Sons Holding Gold Ingots and Coins
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
The large center figure has a beard which represents wisdom and scholarship, and is wearing an elaborate red robe with an embellished headress, signifying high ranking status. He is holding a scroll with words that translate to "five roads to attaining wealth." There are six children surrounding him in similar elaborate robes, and they are all holding plates of gold ingots and gold coins.
Physical Description:
Image of a large figure standing behind five smaller figures and one more small figure by his side. All figures are dressed in brightly-colored robes, and the large figure is wearing an elaborate headdress. The larger figure is holding a scroll with four Chinese characters printed on it and the smaller figures are holding plates of gold ingots.
Usage Rights:
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit https://umma.umich.edu/request-image/ for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.