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Ornately worked Buddhist thumb ring - Blessings - "Shùang...

Engraved thumb ring - Stylized relief decoration - Bat "Shùang fû" - Happiness. Longevity, success and prosperity. The upper engraved ring featuring bats "Shùang fû" that circle around the other ring. A thumb ring adorned with bats sculpted in metal according to the art of Oriental scholars, a fortune emblem forged to command luck for dynasties and withstand trials without bending. The bat, whose homophonic name resonates with the promise of fortune, was carved there in delicate friezes to attract prosperity and sustain dynasties through generations. Fashioned according to the tradition of the great sacred-art ateliers, this massive ring channels the energy of favorable beginnings and the harmony of vital breath. It is the emblem of lasting success, a power ring forged to arm the hand with indomitable clarity. This creature, often feared in Western culture, is a symbol of good fortune in China. The five bats of happiness « Wu fu » represent five blessings: long life, wealth, health, love and a natural death. The word “bat”, biàn fú, plays on the word for “happiness” fú. The design of two facing bats represents a “double happiness”, shùang fû. For the Chinese, if a family of bats nests near you, it is a very favorable omen announcing an era of prosperity and success. Strong protection. Total length: 2.9 cm. Height: 2.2 cm. Width: 2.9 cm. Size: 71 - 31 - 13 3/4. Silver alloy. 27 g. The bat is associated with: - good fortune: The Chinese word for “bat” (蝙蝠, biānfú) is a homophone of the word for “good fortune” (福, fú). Consequently, bats are often associated with prosperity, wealth and luck. Bat representations can be used as symbols of wishes for good fortune. - longevity: the bat is associated with longevity due to its long lifespan and greater endurance than many other animals. It is often linked to the idea of living a long and healthy life. - family happiness: the bat is sometimes depicted with its offspring, symbolizing family happiness, harmony and family prosperity. - good luck and opportunities: bats flying in the sky are associated with the arrival of good opportunities and good chances in life. They symbolize openness to new opportunities. - protection: bats are considered lucky talismans and protective guardians, helping to ward off negative influences. The photos were taken under LED lighting using specialized photographic equipment to faithfully reproduce the details, reliefs and nuances of the object. Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, securely protected and shipped in tracked packaging to ensure safe transport. ✦✦✦ COLLECTOR ADVANTAGE: GATHER YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦ Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to combine your acquisitions. To benefit from a single shipment and a single shipping cost, simply wait for all your auctions to close before proceeding to payment. The Catawiki platform will automatically group your purchases on a single invoice. One order, one package, one shipping cost for your treasure selection. ✦✦✦ RECEIVING YOUR TREASURE ✦✦✦ Before finalizing your payment, please check the information in your Catawiki profile. The address provided will be automatically used for printing the shipping label. A few moments of verification help ensure delivery of your new treasure in the best possible conditions.

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