Hi. I just wanted to let you know that I was blogging about the Chinese New Year (metal tiger!) and featured your tiger goddess pendant and your shop as my featured plug of the day.
You can see it here, if you like: http://izile.blogspot.com
thank you
-Izile
More background on tigers in Asian art: The evolution of tiger imagery in Asian artwork is well recorded. Images of tigers have been discovered in the artwork of the Chinese Shang dynasty, from 1700 to 1050 B.C. The Shang people believed that tigers were powerful ghostly messengers between the human world and the spiritual world. Subsequent dynasties, including the Zhou dynasty (1050 to 221 B.C.), began to visualize and depict the tiger in a more realistic manner where sculptures reveal strong muscular shoulders, powerful limbs with long claws, and a powerful head decorated with deadly fangs. These later artists had seen tigers alive and were in a fear of the legends depicting their lethal power. Images of tigers were later placed on tombs to keep evil spirits away and protect the souls of the dead. Paintings of tigers asleep among Buddhist monks were meant to symbolize the religion's power to tame the mystical forces of nature. In the 20th century, Chinese artists used the tiger as a national symbol.
This is a lovely way to show off beautiful art.
The glass tile measures 1" by 2" long x 1/4" thick. It has a silver plated bail.
This pendant has been treated to resist water but is not waterproof so it should not be worn in the shower or when swimming.
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
