Hetu & Luoshu Silver-Inlay Taoist Plaque II
紫薇讳 河图洛书Hetu & Luoshu · Ziwei Seal
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Broad calligraphic strokes fill one face of the plaque. The other carries a square grid of pale dots above a smaller branching diagram.
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意Meaning & symbolism
The Yellow River Map and the Luo River Writing, the legendary diagrams from which the trigrams and the magic square arose.
The secret seal-name of Ziwei, the Purple Star Emperor who rules the stars from the pole; it is one of the most widely used protective seals in Taoist practice.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, study and wisdom, peace and protection, success and authority.
Traditional symbolism and intention, shared as culture — not a promise of results.
材Details & craft
Made with the traditional silver-wire inlay technique, in which fine metal wire is set into the carved surface to draw the script and motifs.
| Material & craft | Silver-wire inlay (银丝镶嵌) |
|---|---|
| Catalogue name | 紫薇讳 河图洛书 |
| Type | Carved Plaques |
| Collection | Plaques & seals |
| Sold as | Sold individually |
| Note | Small variations in tone and finish from the photographs are possible. |
度Size, wearing & display
For display, decide which face you want to read from a little distance. Deep relief and narrow incised lines catch side light differently; leave room around the outline rather than pressing the face against another object.
Plaques and charms can be carried in a pocket or pouch, hung from a cord, or set upright on a desk or altar shelf facing the room.
养Care
Dust with a soft dry cloth and keep away from damp and long direct sun. Polish metal surfaces gently; avoid chemical cleaners.
赠A gift for
Students and anyone facing an exam or a new field of study. Someone starting a new role, business or chapter at work. A traveller, a new home, or someone going through an uncertain time. Anyone drawn to Taoist culture and its symbols.
The meaning of this piece · 寓意
Hetu & Luoshu Silver-Inlay Taoist Plaque II
Before the trigrams there was the Taiji, and before the Taiji, the Dao. Every Taoist emblem is a small map of that order: heaven above, earth below, and the changing forces that move between them.
紫薇讳 河图洛书— Hetu & Luoshu · Ziwei Seal
The Yellow River Map and the Luo River Writing, the legendary diagrams from which the trigrams and the magic square arose.
The secret seal-name of Ziwei, the Purple Star Emperor who rules the stars from the pole; it is one of the most widely used protective seals in Taoist practice.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, study and wisdom, peace and protection, success and authority.
Look first at the outline and relief of the calligraphy and river-diagram plaque. Its place in the Daojing collection reflects the use of ornament and inscription to carry a personal intention. Choose the particular design that speaks to the occasion, rather than assuming every motif has the same devotional use.
Made with the traditional silver-wire inlay technique, in which fine metal wire is set into the carved surface to draw the script and motifs.
In Taoist culture, motifs like these express a wish — here, peace and protection, success in work, study and wisdom, balance. We share their traditional meaning as culture and intention, not as a guarantee of any outcome.
Questions · 问答
About this piece
What does this piece symbolise?
In Taoist tradition its motifs are associated with peace and protection, success in work, study and wisdom, balance. Broad calligraphic strokes fill one face of the plaque. The other carries a square grid of pale dots above a smaller branching diagram.
How should I care for it?
Keep it dry, dust with a soft cloth and avoid chemical cleaners.
Can I return it?
Yes. Returns are accepted within 30 days under our return policy, and shipping is free worldwide on orders of $80 or more.
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