Category:Cranes on Chinese numismatic charms

English: Cranes on Chinese numismatic charms symbolise Longevity, success in the imperial exam and high rank, harmonious marriage. It was historically believed that cranes reach high ages before death. Images of cranes were embroidered on the clothing of high-rank government officials. The Mandarin Chinese word for "crane" (鶴, hè) sounds similar to the Mandarin Chinese word for "harmony" (合, hé).

Media in category "Cranes on Chinese numismatic charms"

The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total.

Benming Yuanshen (本命元神) - Nine-Fold Seal Script Charm (九疊文錢) - Jibi.net - Obverse & Reverse.jpg 320 × 167; 50 KB
Benming Yuanshen (本命元神) - Nine-Fold Seal Script Charm (九疊文錢) - Jibi.net - Reverse.jpg 169 × 167; 51 KB
Fulu Shouxi (福祿壽喜) - Qing Dynasty period - Primal Trek 02.jpg 300 × 301; 27 KB
Laozi and Zhang Daoling Charm - Tianxiahuaquan 01.jpg 350 × 338; 33 KB
Quest for Longevity Daoist charm - Primaltrek 01.png 250 × 244; 87 KB

Category:Cranes on Chinese numismatic charms

Media in category "Cranes on Chinese numismatic charms"

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