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青玉雕四象獸紋配鏡 Of circular form, carved with four mythical beasts 'turtle, tiger, dragon, and phoenix ' around the central knob. The stone is of green tone with russet inclusions. Diameter: 7 3/4 in (19.7 cm) 此器物為玉雕鏡子,上刻中國古代四大神獸。青龍、白虎、朱雀、玄武,這四大神獸都有祛邪、避災、祈福的功效,且都有著特別吉祥的寓意。朱雀神鳥是祥瑞的象徵;龜和蛇壽命都很長,所以由它們組成的玄武便像徵長壽;青龍和白虎是門神,用於鎮守道觀,也就是道教常說的“左青龍,右白虎”。古代用玉雕刻鏡子實屬少有,且珍貴。