Over the years I have handled many Chinese Lunar Series pieces, but these are among the nicest I have ever seen. ---1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996---People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex. They work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists. They are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip. Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.