Hetu & Luoshu Silver-Inlay Taoist Plaque
八卦图 河图洛书（小叶紫檀） （小叶紫檀木 木料贵30）Hetu & Luoshu · Bagua (Eight Trigrams)
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The yin-yang design sits low on the rectangular face, with trigrams spaced around it. Dotted lines on the other face form a compact square 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 eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, study and wisdom, peace and protection.
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) · small-leaf red sandalwood (zitan) |
|---|---|
| Catalogue name | 八卦图 河图洛书（小叶紫檀） （小叶紫檀木 木料贵30） |
| 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. 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
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.
八卦图 河图洛书（小叶紫檀） （小叶紫檀木 木料贵30）— Hetu & Luoshu · Bagua (Eight Trigrams)
The Yellow River Map and the Luo River Writing, the legendary diagrams from which the trigrams and the magic square arose.
The eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, study and wisdom, peace and protection.
The yin and yang design draws attention to the relationship between complementary forces. In a gift, it can express a wish for balance and harmony, whether the piece is intended for personal wear or for the home.
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, 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, study and wisdom, balance. The yin-yang design sits low on the rectangular face, with trigrams spaced around it. Dotted lines on the other face form a compact square 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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