FREE: ~~Asian Coasters Set - "The Four Gentlemen"~~

The listing, ~~Asian Coasters Set - "The Four Gentlemen"~~ has ended.

~A set of Four Asian-themed Coasters~
--Representing "The Four Gentlemen"--

~As always, No opening bid and no GIN~
You are bidding on a set of four coasters, made out of some type of wood with the designs carved into them at approximately 3.75 inches in diameter, each. These coasters represent "The Four Gentlemen", described below. These are brand new, from a smoke-free and pet-free home. I will ship out with a tracking number a day after the bidding ends. All Listia rules apply, please provide Listia approved address after you win.


---Story Behind The Four Gentlemen---
The Four Gentlemen, also called the Four Noble Ones, in Chinese art refers to four plants: the plum blossom, the orchid, the chrysanthemum, and the bamboo. The term compares the four plants to Confucianist Junzi, or "gentlemen". They are most typically depicted in traditional ink and wash painting and they belong to the category of bird-and-flower painting in Chinese art.

The Four Gentlemen have been used in Chinese painting since the time of the Chinese Song Dynasty (960–1279) because of their refined beauty, and were later adopted elsewhere in East Asia by artists in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. As they represent the four different seasons (the plum blossom for winter, the orchid for spring, the chrysanthemum for autumn, and the bamboo for summer), the four are used to depict the unfolding of the seasons through the year.

If you are interested in Japanese or Chinese cultures, these are the perfect decor for your home.
Good luck and happy bidding, any questions I will be happy to answer.