{"product_id":"auspicious-animals-the-art-of-good-omens","title":"Auspicious Animals: The Art of Good Omens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world of mythical creatures born from human imagination is presented in this beautiful collection of artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany imaginary animals believed to be auspicious symbols of good fortune originated in ancient China. The most famous examples are the \"Big Four\" the Winged Dragon, the Chinese Phoenix, Qilin (a hooved chimeric creature) and the Spirit Turtle. These and many creatures from the rest of the world are featured in this beautiful book. \u003cem\u003eAuspicious Animals\u003c\/em\u003e showcases illustrated artworks, along with sculptures and applied arts, of animals that represent good omens. The collection, totaling around 240 pieces, is accompanied by rich, enjoyable and approachable text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous edition features metallic gold lamination on the cover and makes a great gift or reference for any art lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e352 pages. Hardcover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJun'ichi Uchiyama is a professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50006951559472,"sku":"9359","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9941\/files\/Auspicious-Animals-The-Art-of-Good-Omens-1.jpg?v=1753729282","url":"https:\/\/omoionline.mom\/products\/auspicious-animals-the-art-of-good-omens","provider":"Omoi Life Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}