JADE CHARM
During the late Han Dynasty, c. 150-200 CE, Prince Liu
Sheng was buired with a jade charm. There are two dragons on either side,
their heads facing outward, their tails meeting atop a sacred 'bi' or ring
of heaven. The charm indicates the connection between the celestial spirits
and their legitimate representatives on earth..
Points to Ponder:
-- Why would this charm contain a circle? Are circles symbols in other cultures as well? Of what?
-- What might the dragons represent?
-- Why two dragons? Is this in any way related to Chinese philosophy?