This is a Chinese amulet coin used to drive away disasters and diseases and enhance luck and happiness. It is generally placed at home by the wealthy to protect the house. This amulet coin is not only a carrier of folk art but also the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancients and natural energy. The design of its patterns integrates three cultural genes of martial force, rites and music, and Taoist immortality. The material and craftsmanship imply the scientific logic of “reusing historical energy” and “symbol resonance”.
On the front, the four characters “Peace and auspiciousness” are cast, which mean: calmness, safety, luck, and joy. They represent the fundamental pursuit of all Chinese people for life over the past five thousand years.
On the back, there are two groups of patterns: the halberd and the chime stone, and the Ruyi scepter. The halberd is a weapon. It was initially a practical combat weapon and later gradually evolved into a ceremonial weapon. It symbolizes using martial force to drive away evil spirits and break through disasters, and it also represents the “rites” which is one of the foundations of Chinese culture. Moreover, the word “halberd” has the same pronunciation as the word “auspiciousness”, implying “turning bad luck into good luck” and becoming an amulet to resolve negative energy.
The chime stone was a percussion instrument in the Warring States period or even earlier. Most of them were made of stone.It is shaped like a carpenter’s square. Since its pronunciation is the same as that of the character “qing”, it represents auspiciousness and good fortune. It was only used by the nobility, so it also represents the “rites”. Even in the Shang Dynasty of China, in order to facilitate trade, the miniaturized chime stone was once used as currency.
The Ruyi scepter is a traditional ceremonial utensil in China. It originates from Taoist magic tools and has the shape of a glossy ganoderma. It symbolizes “fulfilling one’s wishes” and is mostly used in solemn occasions such as weddings, national celebrations, and family sacrifices. In addition to also representing the “rites”, it also integrates the meanings of longevity, wealth, and auspiciousness, representing the dual perfection of spirit and material. On this coin, the edge of the Ruyi scepter is decorated with auspicious clouds. Special clouds are also regarded as a symbol of good luck in China.
The combination of the halberd, the chime stone, and the Ruyi scepter constructs an “auspicious energy field” in the collective subconscious through the dual effects of homophony and totem. For example, the pattern of “halberd, chime stone, and vase” (homophonic to “auspiciousness, celebration, and peace”) was popular among the folks in the Qing Dynasty and is regarded as the “code of peace”, carrying the collective wishes passed down through generations.
This product is cast by smelting ancient copper coins, and the material itself contains historical energy. The ancients believed that copper coins that have been in circulation for hundreds of years have absorbed the willpower of their holders in different dynasties. After smelting, a “superposition effect of willpower” is formed, making the newly cast coins have a stronger spiritual conductivity.
The edge of the halberd, the sonic vibration of the chime stone, and the curvy shape of the Ruyi scepter form a dynamic energy structure in craftsmanship: the edge of the halberd breaks negative energy (active defense), the sound of the chime stone harmonizes the气场 (balances the energy field), and the Ruyi scepter gathers qi (attracts good luck). These three together form a protective system that “combines offense and defense”, suitable for hanging at the doorway, wearing with the body, or placing in the wealth position.
The association between the Ruyi scepter and the glossy ganoderma symbolizes the growth of vitality and wealth. The meaning of “auspiciousness” of the chime stone echoes the smooth progress of one’s career, and the pronunciation of “auspiciousness” of the halberd strengthens the ability to seize opportunities, forming an all-round blessing of “health-career-wealth luck”.
By gazing at the patterns or touching the coin, one can enter a meditative state. The sharpness of the halberd breaks through inner demons, the rhythm of the chime stone calms the emotions, and the soft beauty of the Ruyi scepter stimulates creativity, forming an energy closed loop of “body-mind-spirit”.
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