Why there are so many kinds of different patterns carved on jade? What are the meanings of these patterns? There is a traditional thought in China that jade should not only act as ornamental. One the contrary, every piece of jade carving should express a meaning, of course, a good meaning. Let’s see what these patterns symbolize.
Symbols of good luck:
Bat is the symbol of good luck, because it has the same pronunciation as Lucky (福).
jade lucky bat
Rat (Mouse): rat is also called fortune rat (福鼠) . It means good luck, too.
Lucky Mouse Jade Pendant
Cloud:cloud is the carriage of God or Goddess, means good luck.
2 Dragons with Pearl
Two dragons play with a ball:good luck.
Two lions play with a ball: good luck and celebration
Dragon and Phoenix : they are fairies that can bring good luck to all the people.
Five bats: five kinds of good lucks are coming (五福临门)
Symbols of wealth:
Peony is the symbol of wealth.
Jade Fish Pendant
Stones, peony and peach blossom: means wealth and long life.
Two fishes, or lotus leaf and fish: means save wealth every year.
Lotus Leaf and Fish
Symbols of happiness:
Magpie is the symbol of happiness.
Magpie on Plum Tree
Four laughing little boys: four happy things will happen in the near future.
A magpie standing on the branch of a plum tree: you are so happy that others can see it from your face (喜上眉梢)
Symbols of long life:
Peach, owned crane, God of longevity and tortoise are the symbols of long life.
Jade Peach Pendant
Symbols of social status:
A big monkey carries a small monkey on its back: your family has high official position from age to age (代代封侯)
A monkey riding on a horseback, a bee flying besides: you will get an official position right now (马上封侯)
Symbols of love:
A pair of Mandarin ducks is the symbol of love.
A pair of Mandarin Ducks
Round moon and blossoming flowers:celebration of new marriage.
Lotus, lotus root and lotus leaf: celebration of new marriage.
Lotus and Lotus Leaf
Symbols of others:
Three goats and a sun: celebration of the new year (三羊启泰)
3 Goats and a Sun
Fairy fungus (Ruyi): means everything goes as you wish (如意)
Jade Ruyi
Bottle:means peace (“宝瓶”保平安)
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