There are many themes for the carving of jade mythical beasts , including dragon, Kuilong, phoenix, the nine sons of the dragon (Bixi, Chiwen, Pulao, Bi'an, Taotie, Pahu, Yazi, Suanni, Jiaotu), golden toad, Qilin, turtle, etc., all of which have beautiful meanings of auspiciousness, warding off evil spirits and attracting wealth. Whether in modern times or ancient times, people have never stopped their admiration for mythical beasts. These mythical beasts with auspicious meanings have always been loved by people from all walks of life. Jade dragon pendants, jade Kuilong pendants, or jade dragon waist pendants were all worn by imperial families in the past. They were a symbol of status. When emperors wore them, it meant they prayed for peace in the world, and it also expressed people's good wishes to surpass themselves. The Emerald Golden Toad is the favorite of business people. The Golden Toad can be said to be Liu Hai's disciple, because it was subdued by Liu Hai and followed Liu Hai everywhere to benefit the people. The Golden Toad feeds on money and is a symbol of wealth and riches. So it is very popular among business people. Jade Qilin ornaments are also very popular. Jade Qilin has the function of warding off evil spirits and ensuring safety. Many people also regard it as a guardian angel and place it in their homes to protect their families. The Jade Tortoise symbolizes longevity and is mainly given to the elderly in the hope that they will live long, healthy and happy lives. fcgc66 |
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