Dragon column not only has the function of signpost, but also has the function of passers-by leaving messages, which appeared in the Yao and Shun era of primitive society. At that time, people put up a stake on the main road to identify and mark the road. ?
On this wooden post, pedestrians can write opinions on it, so it was also called "slander wood" or "slander wood" in ancient times. The word "slander" means to discuss right and wrong, but in modern times it means to make suggestions, so it also has the function of modern "suggestion box". According to historical records, Yao Shi's slanderers were handed over to posts with a crossbar.
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There is a crouching beast on the observation deck in front of Tiananmen Square, and its head is outside the palace. On a pair of watches behind Tiananmen Square, the head of the crouching beast is facing the palace. According to legend, this squatting beast is named Hou, with its head inward. I hope the emperor will not stay in the palace all day, eating, drinking and having fun.
In addition, there is a legendary dragon-locked column in Taoism, which is said to be carved from stone. The stone pillars are engraved with the dragon pattern, the dragon pattern's head hair is stiff, and the dragon whiskers are rolled inside and outside. And moire decoration, mostly for four wishful head crossed together, up and down, left and right have Cloudtail.
The location of the nail stone pile is the "Feng Shui Cave", which is called Lock Dragon Column in Feng Shui. According to legend, this is the way that Long Mai used to break Feng Shui. Stars drive the qi of heaven, mountains and rivers drive the qi of earth, and everything depends on the qi of heaven and earth to survive. All changes and survival are due to the acceptance of spirit, so form and spirit are one. Locking the dragon column can isolate the atmosphere of a place. "
Raw materials of Dragon Column:
Generally, high-quality azure jet, Chardonnay, Burmese jade, white marble, jet, Shetaiyu, sandstone, marble, granite, silver white stone and snowflake white are selected.
Classification of stone carving dragon columns: Stone carving factories are generally divided into small pieces (indoor ornaments) and large pieces (outdoor landscape sculptures)
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