Crystal Mythical Tortoise, Wisdom of the Black Tortoise, Guardian of the North (Limited Edition)

$165.00
SKU: PAA044.ADAXZ

Design Concept:

Chinese Mythical Turtle Design

This art deco piece from the studios of LIULI Crystal Art comes from a collection of four mythical creatures—each correlating to a compass direction.  With a deep background in Chinese cultural symbolism, the Tortoise seen here in “Guardian of the North – Wisdom of the Black Tortoise” also called ‘Xuanwu’, referred to the tortoise giving divination: the tortoise has black back, and is said to have the ability to enter the nether world to inquire forthcoming things. After getting the answer, it would come back showing the answer with some certain signs. Later on, it is usually depicted as both a tortoise and a snake, specifically with the snake coiling around the tortoise. As the tortoise lives in water, it becomes the water god; and the tortoise enjoys a long life, so Xuanwu becomes the symbol of longevity; the nether world is said to be in the north, as people in the Shang Dynasty would face north when practicing divination, thus Xuanwu becomes the god of north.

In ancient China there are four mythical creatures with godly power which protect us from all devils and evil spirit. Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise; Azure Dragon is the guardian of the East, White Tiger is the guardian of the West, Vermillion Bird is the guardian of the South, Tortoise is the guardian of the North.

Collection of Auspicious Arch Bi: Four Mythical Creatures

  • Luminosity of the Azure Dragon (Guardian of the East)
  • Splendor of the Vermillion Bird (Guardian of the South)
  • Mighty White Tiger (Guardian of the West)
  • Wisdom of the Black Tortoise (Guardian of the North)

概念設計說明: 

在中国古代最令妖邪胆战心惊并且法力无边的四大神兽就是青龙、白虎、朱雀、玄武四兽。 青龙为东方之神; 白虎为西方之神; 朱雀为南方之神; 玄武为北方之神,龟蛇合体。 故有“青龙、白虎、朱雀, 玄武, 天之四灵,以正四方,王者制宫阙殿阁取法焉。 玄武被后世的道士们升级做北方的大帝 “真武大帝”。

祥獸拱壁系列: 四大神獸

  • 青龍昌 (东方之神)
  • 朱雀華 (南方之神)
  • 白虎威 (西方之神)
  • 玄武智 (北方之神)

Wisdom of the Black Tortoise

Know the ways of heaven,
Operate on opportunity,
Nurture like water,
All is in the palm of your hand,
All is with ease.

玄武智

知天道,
運籌先機。
如水潤萬物,
瞭若指掌,
無往不利。

Item No.:

PAA044.ADA

Size:

3.90"L x 3.90"D x 1.20"H inches

Material:

Crystal Glass

Technique:

Pate de Verre

Limited Edition:

8,000 pieces (Worldwide)

* Note: As the art pieces are individually hand-made, the color and dimensions will vary slightly.