Nine-Character Mantra & Bagua Octagonal Silver-Inlay Taoist Plaque
平安顺遂八卦图 九字真言Nine-Character Mantra · Bagua (Eight Trigrams) · Peace & Safety
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Eight edges frame a circle of characters. Turn to the other face for the paired yin-yang curves and the line groups of the bagua.
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意Meaning & symbolism
The nine characters “临兵斗者皆阵列前行”, recorded by Ge Hong in the Baopuzi (4th century), are recited and carved as a shield against harm.
The eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
A blessing for peace and safety.
Traditionally kept as a wish for peace and protection, balance.
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 | 平安顺遂八卦图 九字真言 |
| 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
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
Nine-Character Mantra & Bagua Octagonal Silver-Inlay Taoist Plaque
In the old temples of Longhu and Wudang, thunder was the voice of heaven’s law. Priests carved its seals into wood the lightning had already touched and kept them by the door, the bed and the body — so that whatever is crooked would meet something straight.
平安顺遂八卦图 九字真言— Nine-Character Mantra · Bagua (Eight Trigrams) · Peace & Safety
The nine characters “临兵斗者皆阵列前行”, recorded by Ge Hong in the Baopuzi (4th century), are recited and carved as a shield against harm.
The eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
A blessing for peace and safety.
Traditionally kept as a wish for peace and protection, balance.
Ping an is a wish for peace or safety. It is the reason this motif is chosen for a peace-wish gift rather than a description of what the object can do.
The eight trigrams are arrangements of broken and unbroken lines. In a Taoist setting, the bagua can be chosen as a protective emblem for a household; the arrangement of the lines also gives the design its distinctive rhythm.
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, 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, balance. Eight edges frame a circle of characters. Turn to the other face for the paired yin-yang curves and the line groups of the bagua.
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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