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Five bats and longevity motif motif illustration

CHINA · CELEBRATION

Five bats and longevity motif

What it means: Wishes for blessings, longevity, health and a good life.

Museum objects show five bats surrounding the longevity character shou to express the Five Blessings in a readable auspicious composition.

Often chosen for: Luck, joy & celebration · Care, gratitude & remembrance · Curiosity, creativity & wonder

Respectful use: The Five Blessings reflect traditional ideas about life, not medical or longevity promises. Do not copy protected imagery. A bounded visual review found five bats and a legible stylized shou character; it does not establish provenance or commercial clearance.

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Sources: [1] sova.si.edu

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