Description
Beautifully crafted with special attention given to details, this absolutely stunning Pair of Elephants in ivory white and with the Chinese characters 吉祥如意 (May all your wishes come true) engraved on each base. One of these majestic animals is depicted with a Ruyi and its trunk up symbolizing power, and victory, whilst the other has an ingot and its trunk down symbolizing prosperity, harmony & charity.
Since ancient times, the influence of the elephant on mankind has always been fascinating and it has long been considered a symbol of good luck in many cultures across the world. The role of the elephant in myth, legend, religion, history, folklore, and war, has made it a symbol of splendor. Marveled by the Chinese, Indians, and Africans as the most auspicious symbol from the animal kingdom embodying strength, dignity, virility, fertility, prudence, wisdom, and intelligence, the elephant is worshiped and honored, revered and loved. In Buddhism, the elephant is one of the eight precious holy animals and the Indian God Ganesha is pictured as having the head of an elephant – signs of sacred greatness. In Feng Shui, it is no different. The Elephant is considered a sacred symbol representing power, wisdom, strength, and fertility. It also symbolizes longevity, good luck, and success and can act as the grantor of wishes and as the protector of the household. Furthermore, the Chinese word for elephant is “Hsiang” which sounds like Prime Minister, thus making it a symbol of strength, intelligence, prudence, and wisdom – all qualities of a capable leader.
Be sure to benefit from the protective and beneficial energy of the Pair of White Elephant with Ruyi and Gold Ingot by displaying it in your home or office. Besides attracting admiring looks, the combined energies from the powerful symbols will bring you abundance, longevity, fertility, peace, harmony, authority, good luck, and success and guard you against harm.
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