08/21/2026
Featured Friday: Who among us does not need good fortune? When first researching this lovely grouping of Chinese immortals, it soon became evident that one would need a PhD in Chinese theology to confidently attach the correct names to them. Three of life's most important aspirations in Chinese traditional thought are the favorable blessings of happiness (fú), professional success or prosperity (lù), and longevity (shòu). These are visually represented by the three "star gods" of the same names commonly depicted as three male figures, each wearing a distinctive garment and holding an object, such as a scroll, a staff, a peach or other attribute. Additionally, you will find Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, possessing supernatural strength and magical abilities. He, along with the Elder Scholar, are featured on clouds (xiangyun), symbolizing celestial blessing and the continual flow of life. Together these Chinese porcelain figurines symbolize the hopes that we all share in achieving good fortune. Come take home an immortal—and perhaps invite a little of that good fortune into your own life! See them upstairs at The Second Act in A&W Antique Mall.