Facial makeup in Peking Opera is a decorative art form that combines dots, lines, shapes, and colors in an organic way. With vibrant hues, elegant designs, and exaggerated stylization, it vividly and expressively portrays the appearance and personality traits of theatrical characters. This art form reflects the aesthetic creativity and cultural spirit of the Chinese people.
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Because of its legendary meaning of attracting wealth and its function of receiving money, the cornucopia is listed as an important Feng Shui ornament for attracting wealth, along with the "golden toad" and "lucky cat". In China, especially among the Han people in the south of the Yangtze River, the cornucopia is a treasure for guarding the house.
Mahjong, as an ancient Chinese form of entertainment, carries rich cultural meaning in both its tile designs and gameplay. Its rules and strategies reflect traditional Chinese concepts such as "heavenly timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony," as well as deeper reflections on interpersonal relationships and life philosophy.
The Four Treasures of the Study—paper, brush, ink, and inkstone—are traditional Chinese tools for writing and painting. They have made remarkable contributions to the promotion of Chinese culture and the advancement of global civilization. Even today, they continue to play an important role.
Since ancient times, Taoists have used the "QiXing Sword" as a magical instrument for rituals, and even as a treasure to guard their sects. At that time, Buddhism and Taoism were both powerful, and both advocated the rise of martial arts. Therefore, Buddhism and Taoism greatly promoted the vigorous development of Chinese martial arts.
Mahjong, as an ancient Chinese form of entertainment, carries rich cultural meaning in both its tile designs and gameplay. Its rules and strategies reflect traditional Chinese concepts such as "heavenly timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony," as well as deeper reflections on interpersonal relationships and life philosophy.
A brush hanger is a tool used to suspend brushes from a rack, while a brush rest—also known as a "brush mountain" or "brush holder"—is primarily used to rest brushes when not in use. These rests come in a variety of materials and are often shaped like mountains.
The ancients believed that the cicada was far away from the ground, lonely and proud, not eating worldly food, only drinking dew, and was a symbol of nobility.
A paperweight is a tool used to hold down books, documents, letters, and other items to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. It serves both practical and decorative purposes and can also be appreciated as a collectible item. Reflecting the owner's interests and taste, it adds a unique touch to any writing desk.
The fortune ornament is a kind of ornament that combines traditional culture with the symbol of wealth. It contains rich meanings and represents the arrival of wealth and good luck.
The "bi tian" (brush licker) is one of the traditional scholar’s tools in ancient China, also known as a brush inkstone. Its main function is to test the ink concentration on the brush tip or to smooth the brush bristles, making it more convenient for calligraphy and painting.
The golden toad is one of the legendary auspicious animals that attract wealth. Now many businesses, entrepreneurs, financial practitioners, and even families are happy to place it. It not only has a beautiful effect, but also has the effect of increasing fortune.
The discovery of Sanxingdui shattered the traditional belief that ancient Chinese civilization originated solely in the Central Plains. It revealed a unique civilization nurtured in the Yangtze River Basin and demonstrated the diverse yet unified structure of Chinese civilization.
A paperweight is a tool used to hold down books, documents, letters, and other items to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. It serves both practical and decorative purposes and can also be appreciated as a collectible item. Reflecting the owner's interests and taste, it adds a unique touch to any writing desk.
Spiritual beasts, also known as auspicious beasts or lucky beasts, refer to animals that symbolize good luck. They can be real in reality or mythical and fictional. The ancients believed that the appearance of spiritual beasts would be accompanied by auspicious events such as the birth of saints.
The Sanxingdui ancient site dates back 3,000 to 5,000 years and is the largest, longest-lasting, and most culturally rich ancient city site discovered in Southwest China to date. It is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
A paperweight is a tool used to hold down books, documents, letters, and other items to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. It serves both practical and decorative purposes and can also be appreciated as a collectible item. Reflecting the owner's interests and taste, it adds a unique touch to any writing desk.
Spiritual beasts, auspicious beasts or auspicious beasts, that is, auspicious beasts, refer to animals that symbolize good luck. They can be real in reality or mythical and fictional. The ancients believed that when spiritual beasts appeared, they would be accompanied by auspicious events, such as the birth of saints.
The Sanxingdui ancient site dates back 3,000 to 5,000 years and is the largest, longest-lasting, and most culturally rich ancient city site discovered in Southwest China to date. It is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Calligraphy copybooks play an irreplaceable role in the study of calligraphy. They are not only an effective way to improve calligraphy skills, but also an important tool for cultivating aesthetic appreciation, developing patience and concentration, and preserving the cultural heritage of calligraphy.
The gate-guarding stone lions were a symbol of power and nobility in ancient times. The families of those who could afford to put stone lions in front of their doors were obviously more prosperous, which could be said to be a direct reflection of wealth and family prosperity.