The Joy of Collecting… Joy!
The most auspicious of all Chinese motifs through one ballerina’s eyes
The delight of rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend far away from home, enjoying a night of wedding festivities, and passing the imperial examination.
These are what the ancient Chinese called the four great xi in life. The Chinese character xi means happiness.
But can one collect happiness? According to Wang Yanping, a collector, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes!” As of today, Wang has collected thousands of antiques bearing the
