Animal stone carvings are a common type of art and decoration. By shaping the images of animals, they express people’s emotional experiences and understanding of life, nature, and cultural inheritance. Today, let’s take a look at some common types of animal stone carvings and their meanings.
Elephant stone sculpture
First of all, as a symbol of good luck, the elephant’s huge size and steady steps imply stability and strength. In Feng Shui layout, stone elephants are often placed in front of the door or in the courtyard to ward off evil spirits and protect the home.
Elephants represent unity and harmony: Elephants are very social animals, and the unity and mutual assistance between them are very strong. Therefore, elephants also represent unity, harmony and peace, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence and social progress that humans should pursue.
Lion stone sculpture
In ancient times, stone lions were regarded as mythical animals with powerful abilities to ward off evil spirits. People believed that placing a pair of stone lions at the door could drive away evil spirits and plagues, and protect the safety and health of the family.
In addition to the function of warding off evil spirits, stone lions are also regarded as a kind of mascot, implying good luck and good fortune. People believe that placing a pair of stone lions at the door can bring good luck, resolve unfavorable factors, and make the family harmonious and the career smooth.
Eagle stone sculpture
As a bird of prey, the stone eagle itself has a high ornamental value. Its beautiful shape and smooth lines give people a strong visual impact. Therefore, stone eagles were widely used in architectural decoration, sculpture and other fields in ancient times. In ancient Chinese architecture, stone eagles often appear on eaves, door lintels and other parts, playing the role of decoration and guarding the house. In medieval castle buildings in Europe, stone eagles are also often used as city emblems and family emblems, symbolizing strength and glory.
The stone eagle not only has a high ornamental value, but also carries rich symbolic meanings and cultural connotations. Under different cultural backgrounds, the stone eagle symbolizes bravery, majesty, auspiciousness, sacredness, freedom, independence and other meanings. At the same time, the stone eagle also has certain practicality, such as exorcising evil spirits, blessing peace, and improving fortune. Therefore, the stone eagle has always been loved and respected by people and has become an important part of cultural heritage around the world.
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