Wufu in bronze
Wufu is a reference to the five blessings (health, wealth, love of virtue, longevity, and natural death). The word for good luck and the word for bat are homophonics, "fu". Therefore, the bat has become associated with many positive aspects of Chinese culture. Five bats are often portrayed, representing the five blessings, in a circle around the character for longevity. Here they are on an early bronze teapot, which is barely over three inches in height.
Wufu in bronze
Wufu is a reference to the five blessings (health, wealth, love of virtue, longevity, and natural death). The word for good luck and the word for bat are homophonics, "fu". Therefore, the bat has become associated with many positive aspects of Chinese culture. Five bats are often portrayed, representing the five blessings, in a circle around the character for longevity. Here they are on an early bronze teapot, which is barely over three inches in height.