Exquisite Hand Carved Red Agate Gemstone Vase Temple Jar

DESCRIPTION: Mongolian Red Agate carved into an exquisite vase! I found this vase during my travels into old China visiting small villages.

• Normally, you will only see jewelry pieces in red agate.
• It is more common to find these type of vases carved from a brown agate.
• A wonderful carving adorned with a Temple Lion sitting on top, Fierce Dragon on the front, and, the Phoenix holding rings on both sides.
• Also, I don't know if you can see them very well, however, I attempted to photograph the flower carvings on the front sides of the vase.
• The vase has a lattice type carving on the back side of the vase.

NOTE: I had an Asian Art Appraiser look at this vase and he said that he could not say that it was Chinese because of the way the Dragon is carved. He said the dragons looked more like how a carver from Viet Nam would make a dragon.

CONDITION: Excellent condition! No chips or cracks!

MEASUREMENTS: About 10 inches tall X 6 inches wide X 4 inches deep.

CARE: Wipe with a damp cloth. We recommend that you preserve with a natural beeswax polish periodically.

What does the Dragon and Phoenix symbolize in Feng Shui?

• Two of the most powerful four celestial animals are the dragon and phoenix. The dragon and phoenix are the perfect couple in Feng Shui. Dragon is "yang" while Phoenix is "yin", and they complement each other in creating yin-yang balance to harvest successful matrimonial bliss. This celestial couple is the symbol of everlasting love and they being together is the ultimate symbol of marital happiness. It symbolizes that the man and spouse will stay together through thick and thin, and that love and passion will last till the end. They ensure that a newlywed couple will be blessed with both patriach and matriach luck, outstanding achievement in life and great fortune and prosperity with many filial offsprings. The dragon is the basis of feng shui studies that controls the cosmic chi and forces on earth. The dragon will bring prosperity, good career luck and success in every area of life for mankind, while the phoenix will bring out the excellent side of the female. The Dragon when placed together with the Phoenix not only strengthens relationships. It can even relight the fires of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of the Phoenix. The perfect symbol as well for the single female or bachelor looking to find true love.

Where do I place the Dragon and Phoenix symbol?

• Dragon has an imperial and unsurpassed status. The chinese emperors called themselves the dragons which shows how driving and prestigious they were being considered. The Dragon brings upon the essence of life, in the form of its celestial breath, known to many as sheng chi. He has the ability to blow out cosmic "chi" from his breath, which is the base for studies of Feng Shui. Hidden in the caverns of mountains that are beyond reach or resting in deep seas, the dragon is able to transform and render itself visible or invisible to people. Some said the mountains, valleys, rivers, buildings and highways are all correlated to Dragon head, claws, tail, veins and his pearl, which translates to fundamental studies of feng shui. Besides drawing in water, the dragon also has the power to release water as it is the king of ocean. That is why ancient emperors used to pray to Dragon God in times of draught or for less rain in times of flood. He yields energy and generate power in the form of the seasons, bringing water from rain, warmth from the sunshine, wind from the seas and soil from the earth. In other words, it is said that the Dragon is the ultimate representation of the forces of Mother Nature. The greatest divine force on Earth.
• The Chinese Dragon is often seen as the heaven's supreme symbol of vigilance and incredible strength. The dragon is in charge of the east quadrant of the heaven and represents sunrise, good beginning and hope. People also often refer to the left side of their house (inside looking out) as the green dragon and is also considered luckier than the right side's White Tiger. Being the "yang" mythical animal, the Dragon can scare off wandering evil spirits, protect the innocent, bless one with safety and increases wealth to all that hold his emblem. The Chinese Dragon is look upon as the ultimate symbol of extremely good fortune. Today, all Feng Shui masters treat Dragon with great respect and have symbols of the dragon as their ultimate possession.
• Meanwhile, Phoenix is the goddess of all the winged creatures. Phoenix displayed by itself without the dragon gives "yang" energy. This heavenly bird will harvest opportunity luck, success and prosperity. The Phoenix surprises people by turning bad luck into good luck. It would mysteriously carve out path of opportunities to your business, work, career or all other pursuits of your life. Since it is associated to the south corner, its presence brings you fame and popularity. It would bring out the excellent side of the female. It can even remove quarrelsome energy of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of the Phoenix.The perfect item as well for the single female or bachelor looking to find true love.
• Put together, the Dragon and Phoenix is the symbol of ultimate yin and yang and perfect feng shui. The Dragon is symbol of male vigour and fertility. The Phoenix symbolizes yin splendour and female beauty. They represent fruitful marriage blessed with a great deal of success and prosperity as well as many offsprings, and the beginning of a dynastic family.
• The Dragon-Phoenix is a must for those seeking for the start of a good family:
  • 1. Place in the Northwest corner of your living room to magnify Patriarch luck.
  • 2. Place in the Southwest corner to favour Matriarch luck and to favor love and relationship.
  • 3. For those hungry for good health, achievement, knowledge, advancement, fame, authority, power and status for the whole family, place this ultimate symbol at the east of your living room.
  • 4. For those in the showbiz, politics or craving for fame and popularity, place this symbol in the south corner of your house and let lights shine on it.
  • 5. For bachelor women and men seeking for love and marriage, place it in your nien yen direction according to your GUA number.

It will bring you luck to display your Chinese Zodiac.

The Dragon person is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. To him, life is a blaze of colors and he is constantly on the go. Egoistical, eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical or terribly demanding and unreasonable, he is still never without a band of admirers. Proud, aristocratic and very direct, the Dragon-born establishes his ideals early in life and demands the same high standards and perfection from others that he has from himself.

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Dragon is the noble animal symbol that represents the Chinese Emperor. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol both in Feng Shui and in Chinese Foldlore. It is most powerful when display in the East sector of your home. The dragon can be placed anywhere to bring excellent luck into your household. This powerful symbol of Good Fortune also works extremely well for your business if you display it in your office.

In the ancient East, Dragon means power. It is also a Master of Ceremony for all occasions. Ancient Chinese believe that the dragon is the symbol of leadership, power,longevity and control. Dragons are tyrannical.

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