Painting with Auspicious Symbols VII - Magpies 喜鹊
(Please click the image to enlarge) The magpie, xi que, a bird symbolizing great joy, can appear in these forms: plum blossom is said to be a sign of good luck, friendship and happiness. Two magpies, shuang xi 双喜(囍), symbolized the wish that you find each other in joy. Chinese use both words and a pair of magpies symbols for wedding, anniversary and business success. The rebus of a magpie depicted at the top of a branch has the meaning of happiness before your face," or xi shang mei shao 喜上眉梢. If you would like to know more about magpies, please visit: http://originalartstories.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-lunar-new-year-painting-with.html