Lucky Pass Guide: Discover the Three Treasures of Fortune in the Chinese New Year

The New Year is a time brimming with blessings and aspirations. As we exchange well wishes, POLY MGM MUSEUM embraces the new beginning by showcasing millennia-old icons of prosperity. These cultural treasures carry ancient visions of a life well-lived, preserving blessings that still resonate with us today. 

Branches spread wide, and the phoenixes stand with wings outstretched. At the apex of the branches, the Queen Mother of the West is enthroned, surrounded by motifs of wuzhu coins, dancing figures, vermilion birds, and horses. In Han culture, the money tree was more than a symbol of wealth; it also represented longevity and a flourishing family legacy.

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Like a tree in full bloom, this exhibit features peach-shaped gold leaves that sway gently with every step - a metaphor for the vibrant trade along the ancient Silk Roads. When worn, the gold leaves capture a sense of graceful motion, evoking lush abundance and a path that blossoms with every step. It also embodies hopes for a bright future.

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Large Cloisonné Enamel Ram and Vase Group (Collection of MGM): An Endowment of Auspiciousness

Originating in the West, the craft of cloisonné enamel became highly sophisticated during the Ming Dynasty, and has been included in China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Crafted with the famous technique, this artifact features a magnificent yet elegantly understated palette. In the Chinese language, the ram (yang) is a homophone for auspiciousness (xiang). The vessel’s body is adorned with intricate lotus patterns, symbolizing good luck and vitality, while resonating with good wishes of the New Year.

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