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Bronze stamp set depicting the Four Celestial Animals, dating to 1980–1990, with a height of 3 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm and a weight of 400 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age; intended for feng shui rituals and protection symbols.
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This stamp set depicts the Four Symbols (四象, Sì Xiàng) that guard the four cardinal directions in Chinese cosmology and feng shui.
The four creatures and their directions:
Azure Dragon (青龍, Qīng Lóng) – East, Spring, Wood element
Red Phoenix/Bird (朱雀, Zhū Què) – South, Summer, Fire element
White Tiger (白虎, Bái Hǔ) – West, Autumn, Metal element
Black Tortoise/Warrior (玄武, Xuán Wǔ) – North, Winter, Water element
Function of this stamp set:
Feng shui rituals – Activating protection in all four directions
Talismans and amulets – Stamping protective symbols on paper, fabric or seal wax
Ceremonial documents – Blessing contracts, birth announcements or important
scriptures
Space activation – Symbolically marking the four directions in a house or temple
Collectible ritual object – The complete set represents cosmic balance and full protection
The red background amplifies the protective and luck-bringing power. The bronze finish and patina suggest an authentic or high-quality reproduction ritual object.
This object can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
This stamp set depicts the Four Symbols (四象, Sì Xiàng) that guard the four cardinal directions in Chinese cosmology and feng shui.
The four creatures and their directions:
Azure Dragon (青龍, Qīng Lóng) – East, Spring, Wood element
Red Phoenix/Bird (朱雀, Zhū Què) – South, Summer, Fire element
White Tiger (白虎, Bái Hǔ) – West, Autumn, Metal element
Black Tortoise/Warrior (玄武, Xuán Wǔ) – North, Winter, Water element
Function of this stamp set:
Feng shui rituals – Activating protection in all four directions
Talismans and amulets – Stamping protective symbols on paper, fabric or seal wax
Ceremonial documents – Blessing contracts, birth announcements or important
scriptures
Space activation – Symbolically marking the four directions in a house or temple
Collectible ritual object – The complete set represents cosmic balance and full protection
The red background amplifies the protective and luck-bringing power. The bronze finish and patina suggest an authentic or high-quality reproduction ritual object.
This object can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
400 g
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Title additional information
Four heavenly creatures
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