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Discover plants and animals, myths and symbols.
Come and experience the liveliness of a drinking party, the opulence of a royal wedding and poetic evocation of spring on a delicate dish. Discover plants and animals, myths and symbols and decipher the Chinese character for "Double Happiness." With more than 30 highlights from the museum's wide-ranging Chinese collection spanning 3,000 years, this exhibition celebrates China's artistic achievements crystallized in seasonal festivals, religious ceremonies and celebrations. Located in the Yin Yu Tang Interpretive Gallery.
Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art. © 2015 Peabody Essex Museum. Photo by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.
Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art. © 2015 Peabody Essex Museum. Photography by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.
Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art. © 2015 Peabody Essex Museum. Photography by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.
Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art. © 2015 Peabody Essex Museum. Photography by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.
Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art. © 2015 Peabody Essex Museum. Photography by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.
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