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What is the meaning of jade carving patterns?

1. Animal auspicious patterns: dragon, phoenix, unicorn and tortoise, collectively called "four spirits", are the most important animal auspicious patterns in ancient China.

2. Auspicious patterns of animals and plants: There are also many patterns of animals and plants, such as goldfish and sea purple, which mean "happiness from now on".

3, lotus and carp, meaning "more than a year", pine and crane are painted together as "pine and crane prolong the year, cypress and deer are painted together", which is called "White Deer Original Map" symbolizing wealth.

4. Auspicious patterns of utensils: In addition to animals and plants, ancient coins, silver ingots, harps, longevity stones, mirrors and vases have also become recognized mascots with the evolution of the times.