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Male and female Phoenix’s are called fenghuang and reign over other mythological birds in Asia. Most likely thought of as “huang” (female) now, their feathers are of five colors: black, white, green and yellow… corresponding with Confucius’ five virtues: Ren – benevolence / charity / humanity; Yi – honesty and uprightness; Zhi – knowledge; Xin – faithfulness / integrity; and Li – good manners / being polite / worship.
So, now you know. The phoenix is a pretty powerful creature. Maybe the reason why I have many of them around my home and office…. and at www.EsotericStuff.com.
I like this statue because of three reasons: it is in flight, it is highly detailed and extremely well crafted.
I have been offered many cheap (dollars and quality) versions of phoenix sculptures but have turned them down as they look like they came from the back of a truck, freshly unloaded from a low quality factory. You might think you are getting a quality piece that looks like this, but you will not!
THIS ONE is not at all like that. It comes from a highly rated foundry just outside of Beijing that has been known to produce sculptures ending up in private collections as well museums (as examples of artistic and highly detailed artwork.
I love this Huang’s progressive posture and movement. Surely it will bring you knowledge at the least!
This item has SOLD! Thank you L.P. !