The combination of Taoist culture and jade culture, the jade "Eight Immortals", do you know which ones they are?

Every finished jade product carries the sculptor's inspiration or emotion. Sometimes, jade, as a jade culture, is combined with other cultures, such as Taoist culture. In the market, the finished product of jade "Hidden Eight Immortals" which is the combination of jade and Taoist culture is more popular. So, do you know what the jade "Hidden Eight Immortals" are?

The "Hidden Eight Immortals" of jade refers to the Eight Immortals culture in Taoism. They are carved on jade as an ornament in the shape of an instrument. In China, they are mostly used to pray for good luck and peace. The jade "Eight Immortals" include the fan held by Zhongli Quan in Taoism, the sword used by Lu Dongbin, the fishing drum used by Zhang Guolao, the flute of Han Xiangzi, the lotus of He Xiangu, the gourd of Li Tieguai, the jade wand of Cao Guojiu and the flower basket of Lan Caihe.

• fan

It is said that the fan held by Zhongli Quan was made from a thousand-year-old banana tree, which can "fan out fire, stop wind, stir up water, disperse soil, and turn stone into gold." However, jade fans today do not have such functions. Some are used as tokens of love and friendship.

• Sword

The sword was worn by Lu Dongbin. Lu Zu was wearing a green sword, which showed his extraordinary demeanor. The most famous are Lu Zu's three swords, namely "one to cut off greed and anger, two to cut off desire, and three to cut off troubles", which have the function of slaying demons and eliminating monsters. Nowadays, the swords carved in jade can be used to pray to stay away from disasters.

• Fishing Drum

Zhang Guolao holds a fishing drum to predict life. "The frequent beating of the fish drum has a Sanskrit sound." Legend has it that it can predict a person's future.

A beautiful meaning of a bright future.

• Flute

The flute is the magic instrument used by Han Xiangzi. "The purple flute can calm thousands of waves." This magic flute can make all things grow. Now, wearing a jade flute represents a broad mind.

• Lotus

"Holding a lotus flower, one is not stained by the dust." The lotus is the magic weapon held by He Xiangu. Nowadays, the jade lotus is also given the meaning of being noble and honest when worn, to prove that one is not stained by the mud.

• gourd

The gourd is a common treasure in Taoism. Legend has it that it contains medicine to save lives. As the treasure held by Li Tieguai, the jade gourd now has the homophonic meaning of "blessings and fortune", and it implies kindness, saving the people, and bringing many children and blessings.

• Jade Plate

The jade plate is the magic tool held by Cao Guojiu, "the jade plate harmonizes with all sounds and is clear." Cao Guojiu was originally a high-ranking official in the court. He would hold a tablet in his hand when he went to court to meet the emperor. Today, the jade plate has the meaning of beauty and perfection of the things around us.

• Flower Basket

The flower basket belongs to Lan Caihe. It is not an ordinary flower basket. "There is nothing ordinary in the flower basket." Legend has it that it can contain everything, communicate with gods, and drive away evil spirits. Today's jade flower baskets have the image of embracing all rivers and implying a broad mind.

As the saying goes, there must be a meaning behind the work. Different jade carvings bring different meanings to the wearer. The jade "Eight Immortals" not only makes people feel the charm of the combination of Taoist culture and jade culture, it also expresses people's longing for longevity.

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