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Slithering into history: Legacy of snake artifacts
Slithering into history: Legacy of snake artifacts
Snake from the Twelve Zodiac Album
Updated: Mar 26, 2025
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We look forward to the revival of life and the lush greenery captured in this artwork from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Part of the Twelve Zodiac Album by Ren Yu (1853-1901), preserved in the Palace Museum, the painting features a snake, symbolizing auspicious blessings and the promise of a prosperous year.
