Eight Treasures
The Eight Treasures, also known as the Eight Precious Things, are popular symbols in Chinese art and on Chinese numismatic charms.
While technically they may be any subset of the much longer list of the Hundred Treasures, there is a combination that is most popular.
- the wish-granting pearl or flaming pearl symbolises the granting of wishes.
- the double lozenges symbolises happiness in marriage and counteracts maleficent influences.
- the stone chime symbolises a just and upright life.
- the pair of rhinoceros horns symbolises happiness.
- the double coins symbolises wealth.
- the gold or silver ingot
- coral
- wish-granting scepter
