A stunning Lapis Lazuli landscape mountain with inlaid jade. Depicted is a humble pavilion nestled amongst dense trees and rock works within waterside landscape, surrounded by various animals and Daoist scholars. The Fu-bat, crane, and water buffalo can be found intermingled amongst the cloud and rock sculpting. Various celestial items litter the carving such as the Lingzhi fungus. The Lapis Lazuli slab is vibrant in color and has a breathtaking aura. Displayed upon fitted hardwood stand. Measurements: Height: 7 1/4" Width: 7 1/2" Weight: 2341 g Stand Height: 1 3/8" Width: 8 1/8" Depth: 2 1/8" LOT NOTES:Cranes are known to resemble both longevity and wisdom. Fu can be translated to mean bat, prosperity, good fortune, and can even delineate happiness. Because of their importance to agriculture, the water buffalo or ox (niu) symbolizes springtime, harvest, and fertility. Lingzhi is known as the fungus of immortality and is considered by Daoist mystics to be nourishment for immortals (Xian). Lingzhi is also a symbol of longevity. It's believed that Lingzhi grows in the dwelling of the Immortals and that whoever consumed the hallowed fungus achieved divinity. Many mountains in China are sacred, some to Daoist, some to Buddhists and some to both. In folk religion each mountain has its own deity associated with it. The pictogram character for mountain shan has three towering peaks. Many mountains in China are sacred, some to Daoist, some to Buddhists and some to both. In folk religion each mountain has its own deity associated with it. The pictogram character for mountain shan has three towering peaks. ‘Mountains and sea’ represent an all encompassing phrase for the whole world shan Hai. Mountains represent the yang element in the landscape and as such connect to the governing yang element in China - the Emperor. Mountain is one of the eight trigrams in Feng Shui and Yi Jing. Of these Taishan is considered the most important and stones from the mountain were often placed in towns across China as a lucky charm. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0