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Chinese New Year 2021 ~ February 12th Year of the Ox (and other Bovidae) By Sarah Anderson In the lore of the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is in the second position. As the story goes, the Ox was leading in the race to the Jade Emperor’s party, but close to arrival, the clever Rat tricked the Ox into letting him ride on the back of Ox. Just as they neared the Emperor’s palace, Rat jumped down and landed in front of Ox. This clever move allowed Rat to be first, and Ox took second place. Desvres Oxen Pulling a Calvados Barrel Oxen are highly valued in the Chinese culture. It is important in agriculture and is considered to be hard working and reliable. There is a saying, “Strong as an ox” and considering the characteristics of the Ox personality, it refers not only to the physical strength, but mental stamina as well. Those born in the Year of the Ox are thus considered to be diligent, putting their best effort into all they do. An Ox is considered to be honest and trustworthy, but sometimes stubborn in their ways with a tenacity to work through any task, no matter how difficult. HB-Henriot Quimper Nativity Cow Malicorne Cow
HB Quimper with Bretonne and Breton Those born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 are under the sign of the OX. Oxen generally make great leaders as they are logical thinkers. Known to be honest, they do not seek the spotlight and rarely get angry. Some famous people born in the year of the Ox are: Catherine the Great, 1729 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 Vincent van Gogh, 1853 Charlie Chaplin, 1889 Charles Lindbergh, 1902 President Gerald Ford, 1913 Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 1925 First Lady Barbara Bush, 1925 Malicorne Legende Plate Angela Lansbury, 1925 President Bill Clinton, 1946 Annie Leibovitz, 1949 Natalie Cole, 1950 President Barack Obama, 1961 Princess Diana, 1961 Meg Ryan, 1961 Malala Yousafzai, 1997 Dylan Gilmer, 2009 Geo Martel Trinket Box
CA (Alcide Chaumeil) Cow Figure Desvres Pair of Cows with Children The Quimper, Malicorne, Desvres, and CA faïenceries all produced wares with cows and oxen. CA Bowl with Cow
Porquier-Beau (Quimper) Legende Plate and Vase Lucky things for Oxen: Colors: blue, yellow, green Numbers: 1, 4 Flowers: lily of the valley and lucky bamboo Taburet Bull Tile (Quimper) Photo Credits: Cerelle Bolon Sandra Bondhus Larry Carpentier (of newoldjewels - Etsy) Susan Cox Patricia Hull Caroline Mann Orwellian Antiques (eBay) Lucy Williams Henriot Quimper Cow Figure Layout: Lucy Williams