Eight Treasures

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The Eight Treasures (simplified Chinese: 八宝; traditional Chinese: 八寶; pinyin: Bābǎo), also known as the Eight Precious Things,[1] are popular symbols often depicted in Chinese art and on Chinese numismatic charms.

While technically they may be any subset of the much longer list of the Hundred Treasures, there is a combination that is most popular.[2]

  1. The Wish-granting Pearl (寳珠/宝珠, Bǎozhū) or flaming pearl symbolises the granting of wishes.
  2. The Double Lozenges (方勝/方胜, "Fāngshèng") symbolises happiness in marriage and counteracts maleficent influences.
  3. The Stone Chime (磬, "Qìng") symbolises a just and upright life.
  4. The pair of Rhinoceros Horns (犀角, Xījiǎo) symbolises happiness.
  5. The Double Coins (雙錢/双钱, Shuāngqián) symbolises wealth.
  6. The gold or silver Ingot (錠/锭, Dìng)
  7. The Coral (珊瑚, Shānhú)
  8. The Wish-granting Scepter (如意, Rúyì)

Eight Treasures in art

Eight Treasures charms

Main article: Chinese numismatic charm

Chinese Eight Treasures charms (

Buddha's body, the eight auspicious signs, various emblems of the eight Immortals from Taoism, or eight normal Chinese character.[4]

They often have thematic inscriptions.[4] For example a Chinese eight treasures charm on display at the Museum of Ethnography, Sweden has the inscription Chángmìng fùguì jīnyù mǎntáng (長命富貴金玉滿堂) which could be translated as "longevity, wealth and honour - may gold and jade fill your house (halls)".

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See also

  • Ashtamangala, eight sacred treasures and symbols in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
  • Cintamani, a wish-fulfilling jewel in Buddhism.

References

  1. ^ Ghoteborg.com Eight Precious Things (Babao) by Jan-Brik Nilsson. Retrieved: 11 July 2018.
  2. ISBN 0-939117-36-3
  3. ^ Sportstune (Chinese charms) Chinese charms, sections 1–2. Retrieved: 2 May 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e "The Eight Treasures – 八寶". Gary Ashkenazy / גארי אשכנזי (Primaltrek – a journey through Chinese culture). 16 November 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  5. ^ The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary by Maoshing Ni.
  6. ^ ""八宝印泥"的现状与未来发展". Zhongguo Jiti Jingji. 2010, (17).
  7. ^ "八宝印泥 - 古城非遗". www.zhangzhou.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  8. ^ "文化部公示第二批国家级非物质文化遗产推荐名单". The Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China. Retrieved 29 January 2008.
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