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Yangzhou School Bottle- Your Thoughts Please!

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« Reply #40 on: July 09, 2015, 01:17:15 am »


Tom, this is what I know about it. But not being Chinese or knowing the culture that well I'm not sure I completely understand the significance.   Charll

Xuan Wu Dragon Tortoise-
This dragon tortoise has a snake carried on its back and is known to be Xuan Wu or Lord of the North. The Xuan Wu Dragon Tortoise is best to usher in good luck in while suppressing any instability caused by certain energy disorders. These two marshals (i.e., presumably meaning the tortoise and the snake) are said to belong to a deity named Xuan Thien Shang Di.  One representing a water element and the other a fire element. Their combination is said to be able to control fate, relieve disasters, treat ailments, prolong life and bring in good fortune.



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