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A Girl Looking for Luck into a Bowl of Water (w / c on paper)
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A Girl Looking for Luck into a Bowl of Water (w / c on paper)
BAL177071 A Girl Looking for Luck into a Bowl of Water (w/c on paper) by Chinese School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: on the 7th day of the 7th month girls look for luck into a bowl of water into which a needle has been dropped the previous day; their luck is good or bad depending on which way the shadow of the needle falls in the water; the stars Capricorn and Lyra (said to be man and wife) are supposed to cross the Milky Way on that day and meet for the first time; ); Chinese, out of copyright.
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Media ID 18251337
© Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating print titled "A Girl Looking for Luck into a Bowl of Water" transports us to the realm of Chinese superstition and tradition. In this enchanting image, we witness a young girl eagerly seeking her fortune by peering into a bowl of water. Painted with delicate watercolors on paper, this artwork is housed in the esteemed Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This ancient custom takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month, when girls partake in a unique ritual to determine their luck. A needle dropped into the water the previous day casts its shadow upon their destiny. Depending on which way it falls, their fortunes are revealed as either auspicious or ill-fated. Legend has it that during this celestial event, Capricorn and Lyra - portrayed as man and wife - traverse across the Milky Way to meet for the first time. The anticipation surrounding this meeting adds an air of mystery and excitement to this age-old tradition. The photograph captures not only these cultural beliefs but also showcases elements of traditional Chinese attire such as heeled sandals, robes, and pigtail hairstyles. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty and significance embedded within oriental customs. As we gaze at this mesmerizing scene frozen in time, we cannot help but be drawn into its mystical aura – contemplating our own desires for good fortune while marveling at how traditions connect generations across space and time.
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