Qua presents the Round Trinket Box with the artwork of the Mandarins from the Joy collection by Aaron Gan. It will make an excellent and useful decoration for your house or office anytime of the year, as it adds a hint of colour and has a wonderful meaning.
Mandarins are a traditional symbol of good fortune(福), because the word orange, when spoken in mandarin, sounds similar to the word “wealth”, it’s orange hue also symbolises “gold”, which makes it a very auspicious fruit. They are often exchanged between loved ones during Chinese New Year as a way of wishing someone happiness and prosperity This painting depicts a bird perched on a Mandarin tree branch. This is part of his new series, Joy that he painted. It shows a whimsical and adorable bird looking back as it’s surrounded by beautiful and auspicious fruits and flowers, which symbolizes gratitude and appreciation to people who have helped us in the past.