Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica in Ming Dynasty has confirmed the medicinal effects of ivory, such as grinding ivory into powder to soothe the nerves, soothe the nerves, dispel dampness and detoxify. In addition, ivory powder can also be used for beauty. Ivory has appeared in Buddhist scriptures many times, and it also has a lofty and sacred position in Buddhism, so ivory has always had symbolic significance such as exorcising evil spirits, calming the nerves and settling down the house. Reflected in the art of tooth carving, the art of tooth carving with Buddhism as the theme naturally becomes a sacred mascot to ward off evil spirits and is deeply loved by people.
Ivory is an animal with high yang, and it has the function of exorcising evil spirits in places where evil spirits are common. Ivory is the strongest part of an elephant. In traditional culture, it is endowed with special significance in geomantic omen: it can ward off evil spirits, attract wealth and protect the family. If the family is full of yin and yang, putting ivory is also very helpful, which is helpful for people who are sick, depressed and mentally troubled. Of course, this is the apotheosis of the ancients.
From a scientific point of view, ivory is generally valuable, which can reflect the extravagance of the owner's identity and attract the envy and respect of the guests-this will naturally bring pride to the ivory owner. When placing ivory, it should be placed in the main hall, hall and study with the best feng shui at home, and the best placement position is in the middle, which is convenient for better wealth gathering.
Maintenance of ivory ornaments
Storage: ivory is an organic matter, which is more delicate. In addition to preventing violent attacks such as collision, collision, extrusion, fire, water immersion, acid and alkali, it is sensitive to the temperature, humidity, light and cleanliness of the environment. When the temperature is unstable, it will expand with heat and contract with cold, which is easy to cause deformation, cracking and falling off. When the humidity is unstable, it will lose water and absorb water, causing expansion and contraction. Tooth carving products like wet environment, which is easy to crack when dry, and easy to mold when it is too wet. The general temperature is 15-25℃ and the humidity is 55%-60%. Under the action of light, it is easy to undergo chemical changes, discoloration and brittleness, especially ultraviolet rays, which will decompose and damage ivory, and infrared rays and visible light will cause the temperature to rise sharply, so tooth carvings should be kept away from light.
Suggestion: 1. Tooth carvings can be placed in soft capsule boxes at ordinary times, and moth-proof medicine blocks can be placed on them. The storage environment should be kept as constant as possible. 2. When storing dental carvings, the relative humidity of the surrounding environment should be kept at 55% to 60%. The simple way is to always put a glass of water near it, not in a windy place. 3, should not be exposed to the sun, or direct light, so as to avoid the high temperature generated by light, so that ivory is broken and bent. Generally, the temperature should be kept at15-25℃. 4. Ivory personal ornaments should be taken off when taking a bath. Once the ivory is in hot water for too long, it will crack and change color. Cleaning: 1. The dust and dirt on the surface of the tooth carving are easy to cause the tooth angle to age and deteriorate, so it should be wiped frequently (dust can be removed with a brush) to keep it clean. Stains that can't be brushed off can be cleaned with toothpaste, but they can't be soaked. They should be dried as soon as possible. 2. Cracked tooth carvings can't be washed with water, so it is recommended to give them to manufacturers or professionals for cleaning. It is normal not to wash or bleach the yellow tooth carving. 4. Dyed tooth carvings are best dry-cleaned. 5. If it is stained with oil stains or stubborn dirt, it needs to be gently scrubbed with warm soapy water, but it cannot be soaked. It should be dried as soon as possible to prevent the vessel from tilting or opening. 6. If it is not properly maintained, mildew spots appear on the surface of the tooth carving, which should be removed in time. It is recommended to give it to manufacturers or professionals for cleaning.