Is a tea pet.
Tea pets refer to tea people’s pets. As the name suggests, they are pets nourished by tea or objects played with while drinking tea. They are mostly ceramic crafts made of purple sand or pure mud, and some are made of porcelain or stone. Nourish your tea pet and have endless fun. Some tea pets use a hollow structure. When tea is poured on them, they will bubble and spray water, adding fun to tea drinking and leisure. Tea pets, like purple clay teapots, will appreciate in value over time.
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(1), Pixiu
China’s special traditional culture determines how many kinds of tea pets there are is the most common. One is Pixiu, the ninth son of the dragon in legend. It is commonly known as the dragon that can only go in and out. People believe that it has the effect of attracting wealth and increasing wealth. At the same time, it also has the effect of holding down the house and is the patron saint of the home. Therefore, it has become a symbol of people's fortune. favorite.
(2), Golden Toad
Another popular tea pet is the Golden Toad. This toad is no ordinary toad, it has three legs. Legend has it that it was originally a goblin, but was later subdued by the Immortal Liu Hai. He changed his ways and helped the poor everywhere, giving money to people, so it was later regarded as an auspicious beast that brings wealth. Wherever the Golden Toad goes, there is money gathering. "Golden toad" is a homophone for money. The "Golden Toad" carries "money strings" on its back, which means money comes into the house one by one.
(3) Ruyi Foot
There is also a kind of round and cute little purple sand foot with a spider on the foot. It is homophonic to "spider" and "foot", which means contentment and constant happiness. Lao Tzu - Frugal Desire 46: "No sin is greater than what is desirable, no disaster is greater than not being satisfied; no blame is greater than wanting to gain. Therefore, contentment is always enough." This means: There is no greater sin than indulging in desire. , There is no greater evil than being insatiable; there is no greater fault than being insatiable. So people who know that they are satisfied will always feel happy.
(4) Elephants
Elephants are also popular tea pets among tea drinkers. Elephants are famous for being good at absorbing water. In our country, water is considered wealth. If you invite an elephant to your home, you will receive both big and small fortunes. The nature of the elephant is docile and peaceful, and placing it at home symbolizes good luck.
(5) Boys and girls
They are usually carved on gold ingots, and some are also made together.
(6) Golden Pig
The pig has always been a symbol of prosperity and auspiciousness. So it is very cute and lovable to keep it on the tea tray. Generally, if you keep a single one, you can buy a larger one, but there are also pairs.
(7) Buddha
There are sands of various colors. Generally, most of them are Maitreya Buddha. There are more lying and sitting postures, and few standing postures.
There are also many animals, such as lions, rhinos, and many more, most of which mean good luck and longevity.
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