In traditional Chinese culture, sheep have always been regarded as a symbol of good fortune. Ebony wood carvings of sheep ornaments carry people's yearning and blessings for a better life. They can be used for home decoration to bring a happy and harmonious atmosphere to the family. They can also be given as gifts to relatives and friends to express good wishes to them.
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Ping An buckle is a traditional Chinese accessory for wearing. It has a round and flexible appearance, in line with the traditional Chinese culture of "moderation". In ancient times, it was called "Bi" and had the effect of nourishing the body. In modern times, it is often given as a gift to loved ones, relatives, and friends to wish for peace, good health, and all the best.
Artistic value: The perfect combination of exquisite carving techniques and rosewood makes each piece of the "Happy Smile" ornament a unique artistic treasure with high appreciation artistic value, which can bring collectors aesthetic enjoyment and artistic edification.
Scarcity: Huanghuali wood is a rare type of wood, especially Hainan Huanghuali, which is hailed as "an inch of wood is worth a penny". Historical and cultural value: Huanghuali wood has been highly regarded since the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is an excellent material for making court furniture and handicrafts, carrying rich historical and cultural connotations. Collecting Huanghuali wood carvings that bring joy to one's face is also a form of inheritance and promotion of traditional Chinese culture.
The combination of hand-painted illustrations and modern technology inherits traditions,brings forth new ideas and interprets historical folk culture in a contemporary way
The twelve zodiac guardian gods, also known as the natal Buddha, the eight guardian gods, the twelve guardian deities, and the eight-body Buddha, are the twelve zodiac guardian gods of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism through the heavenly stems, earthly branches, the twelve causes and conditions, and the five elements.
The carving is meticulous and detailed: The artisans use their exquisite carving skills to vividly depict the shape of the golden hoop rod. The texture of the rod body, the golden hoops at both ends and other details are all handled with extreme delicacy. Meanwhile, the Heart Sutra text is carved on the surface of the jade bamboo. The lines of the text are smooth and the strokes are clear, demonstrating their superb carving skills.
Quoting classics from traditional Chinese culture
The zodiac natal Buddha means that each zodiac sign has its own natal Buddha, and different natal Buddhas have different meanings. According to Indian Buddhist tradition, everyone has a bodhisattva or Buddha protecting them from birth. The day they are born, they are connected with the Buddha with whom they are destined to be, and are called "natal Buddhas".
Carving techniques: Artisans employ various carving techniques such as round carving, relief carving, and pierced carving to vividly depict the form and expression of toads. From the toad's eyes, mouth, limbs to the textures on its body, everything is handled with extreme precision. Even the details of its toes are clearly visible, demonstrating superb carving skills.
The Chinese zodiac refers to the twelve animals that replace the twelve earthly branches and are used to indicate the time of birth of people, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The Chinese zodiac is also commonly known as the "zodiac sign" - rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This is a unique way for Chinese people to indicate the time of birth, which is equivalent to the twelve zodiac signs in the West.
It is made of tough boxwood with fine wood grain and warm color. With meticulous craftsmanship, the Bodhisattva Guanyin's appearance is compassionate and solemn, and the lines of her robes are smooth and natural. The three-piece box is exquisitely designed and can be opened and closed freely. Inside, it can be used to house a Buddha statue, and outside, it can be used as a handle for playing with. It also serves as a portable Buddha niche. In this small space, it fully demonstrates the craftsmanship. It is not only a place of sincere faith but also a precious wood carving with great collection value.
The Chinese zodiac refers to the twelve animals that replace the twelve earthly branches and are used to indicate the time of birth of people, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The Chinese zodiac is also commonly known as the "zodiac sign" - rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This is a unique way for Chinese people to indicate the time of birth, which is equivalent to the twelve zodiac signs in the West.
Making three-dimensional gold foil paintings of bamboo requires artisans to possess superb skills and rich experience. From the cutting and pasting of the gold foil to the shaping of the three-dimensional effect, every step requires meticulous operation. The slightest mistake may affect the quality of the work. Therefore, each piece of work embodies the efforts and wisdom of the artisans and reflects the exquisite craftsmanship.
The chubby little rabbit is cute and exquisite, with a beautiful meaning, and it symbolizes wishing a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tangka refers to a unique scroll painting in Tibetan Buddhism, which mainly contains the biography of Buddha, various Buddha images, religious history, and images of various patriarchs. Most of them are painted on cloth, silk or paper, and then mounted with colored satin. It is a necessary item for Buddhists to worship and practice at any time.
Design inspiration: Mainly derived from the silk painting "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" by Wang Ximeng of the Northern Song Dynasty. This renowned painting, with its grand scenes, delicate brushstrokes and brilliant colors, depicts continuous mountains, vast rivers, lush forests and scattered pavilions and terraces, presenting the magnificence and beauty of the mountains and rivers during the Northern Song Dynasty. The 3D stereoscopic light and shadow wood Carving lamp of "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" is based on this model. It aims to recreate the landscape artistic conception in paintings through the forms of wood carving and light and shadow, allowing people to appreciate the charm of ancient art in modern life.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
The Nine Purple Li Fire Cycle: It is a concept in numerology. Ancient people divided 20 years into one cycle, and the period from 2024 to 2043 belongs to the Lower Yuan Nine Cycles. The nine cycles correspond to the Li hexagram in the I Ching's Eight Trigrams and are called the "Nine Purple Li Fire Cycle". During this period, all the phenomena of all things that conform to the element of Li Fire will emerge accordingly.The Five Emperors' Coins: Usually composed of copper coins cast by the five emperors of the prosperous Qing Dynasty, namely Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing, they carry the energy of prosperity and are unique cultural symbols. In feng shui theory, they have the effects of promoting wealth, warding off evil energy and praying for good fortune.
The Aoyu Lantern is also called the Dragon Fish Lantern. It is a dragon head and fish body in Chinese mythology, which symbolizes good luck.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Jia Ma, also known as "paper horse" or "divine paper", is an ancient and mysterious folk woodblock print used in folk sacrificial activities to pray for blessings and eliminate disasters. It is popular throughout Yunnan Province. Among them, the Bai ethnic group's Jia Ma is the most distinctive. It is a kind of woodcut work that still exists among the common people in the primitive witchcraft and etiquette of the Bai ethnic group.It is a comprehensive reflection of Dali woodcarving techniques, printing techniques and papermaking techniques on primitive religious sacrificial items. It is a precious cultural heritage and has been included in the third batch of intangible cultural heritage list of Dali Prefecture.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.
Dongyang woodcarving is renowned for its exquisite carving craftsmanship. Artisans employ a variety of carving techniques, such as relief carving, through carving, and round carving, to vividly present various patterns on camphor wood boards. The lines are smooth and the layers are distinct, demonstrating an extremely high artistic standard.
The idea of the guardian deity of the zodiac is that according to the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, the causal relationships of the 12 zodiac signs, and the mutual generation of the five elements of "earth, water, fire, wind, and space", the 12 zodiac signs are blessed by eight Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
It is figuratively called the "birth Buddha", which is the guardian deity of the zodiac.
Buddha and Bodhisattva not only have a heart of compassion to save the world, but also a heart of enlightenment and awakening to others, protecting all living beings.