What does it mean to carve a tiger and a tortoise together?

Carving a tiger and a tortoise together is a symbol of good luck, longevity and peace. In the traditional culture of China, the tiger symbolizes strength and ferocity, and is regarded as one of the sacred animals, which has the function of exorcising evil spirits. The tortoise, on the other hand, is considered to be a symbol of longevity, which means making money into treasure. Carving a tiger and a turtle together means good luck, longevity, peace and prosperity. This kind of combined sculpture often appears in ancient palaces, temples, gardens and other places to show the status of the owner and the pursuit of happiness and auspiciousness.

It is worth mentioning that in the traditional culture of China, different animal combinations have different meanings. Such as the combination of dragon and tiger, indicating the combination of authority and strength; Turtles and cranes are in the same spring, which means longevity and health; Dragon and phoenix are auspicious, representing auspiciousness and happiness. Therefore, when interpreting symbolic meaning, we need to combine specific cultural background and cultural connotation.