Of Chinese New Year this and that - Part 3

Final post in this series. This time closer to home. More things to see.

1) Top left corner, taken from a chess set in the living room. I do play chess, but not very good at it. Played online a few times against the computer but haven't won a single game. Can just barely beat some of my younger cousins though!
2) Top right brass horse statue. Been in the family for ages. Slightly faded. Think I need to polish it sometime.
3) And of course, something red for the bottom picture. This is like an ancient chinese gold coin shaped container, with the mystical knot being a feature.

1) Top left corner, a basket of oranges (signifying KAM, or gold) placed in the living room. The more oranges, the more gold and thus, wealth.
2) Top right corner, a silk thread weaved picture of a cat and a grasshopper. Unsure of the significance though to the pairings.
3) Bottom left corner, lacquerware coasters I bought from Vietnam a while back at the Ben Thanh market. Haggled like mad for two sets, but am pleased with it.
4) Bottom right corner, some flowers I see in the garden at home. Fresh from a rain shower. Can't quite see it here, but have another picture with the raindrops just balanced on the flower. And no, I don't know flower (and fish!) names barring the few roses, carnations, tulips and what nots.

So there, and before one knows it, it will be back to work in the concrete jungle. Time certainly flies.