Five Phases Diagram Taoist Plaque

A circular diagram fills one side of this rectangular piece. The other side carries a narrow vertical inscription, a contrast to the radial layout.

Sold individually.

The five phases are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. In Chinese thought they express changing relationships rather than five fixed personality types. Here the theme offers a way to give a wish for balance a visible form.

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.

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