Vase with Court Scene and Three Star Gods

The main subject on the body of this vase is a court interior in which musicians play and a dancing woman performs for the seated figure at the center. Two attendants hold large ceremonial fans above her head. Above the court scene, a separate subject is displayed on the vase's neck. Here, three Star gods, or folk deities, are gathered in conversation. They are Shou [Shou], Fu [Fu], and Lu [Lu], representing the good fortunes of Longevity, Happiness, and High Rank, respectively.