These common animals are lions, unicorns and elephants. Among them, elephants are the most popular.
Elephants have endless strength, but they are gentle, honest and honest, and can travel long distances with heavy loads. They are regarded as symbols of strength and good luck.
Because of its honest and loyal image, elephants have become mascots all over the world. In the traditional culture of China, "elephant and auspiciousness" are homophonic, so elephants are endowed with more auspicious meanings.
For example, an elephant carries a treasure bottle (flat), which means "peace as an elephant"; Carrying an elephant and inserting a halberd (auspicious) vase is "safe and auspicious"; It is "good luck" to take an elephant as a burden. There are also meanings such as "Vientiane Renewal" and "Hou Feng White Elephant".
Carving an elephant in jade not only highlights the animal's demeanor and movements, but also vividly depicts the elephant's eyes, intimate movements and small leg lifts. Only when the levels are properly controlled and the lines are natural and smooth can the three-dimensional sense of animals be shown.
Express the reasonable sense of entity of each part, with many turns, many faces and many levels, but with natural and smooth collocation.
In the three-dimensional sense of the work, there is a smooth, gentle and elegant luster. Smooth lines, rich layers and vivid charm make the jade carving elephant present a natural feeling.
In myths and legends, the elephant is born as a "shining star", which can indicate a bright future. India is the birthplace of Buddhism. According to legend, the ancient Buddha descended from the sky by an elephant, which was the mount of Samantabhadra. According to legend, it can bring good omen. In ancient India, elephants were also used to equip the army, called "elephant soldiers", which was a symbol of national strength.
Elephants are also widely used in traditional geomantic omen in China. Because the five elements belong to gold, they have been called the hundred beasts since ancient times and are famous for their good water absorption.
Water is wealth. Anyone who looks at the sea through a big window at home, or has water such as pools and rivers, is called Tang Ming Gathering Water. If you put the elephant at home, it will have the effect of making money.
Hetian jade has been regarded as a "psychic thing" since ancient times. As early as the pre-Qin period, Hetian jade was used as a ritual vessel to communicate between heaven and earth and the gods. The elephant theme created by Hetian jade is widely loved by people, and the reason is obvious.
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