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Black Tortoise

Black Tortoise

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Construction note

A geometric impression of a classical Chinese cosmological motif.

About this symbol

Meaning
Xuan Wu, guardian of the North and winter.
Culture / origin
Ancient China
Era
Zhou dynasty onward
Historical context
The Four Symbols are the celestial guardians of the four directions and seasons in Chinese astronomy.

Classical Chinese cosmological imagery in the public domain.

Tags

chinesecosmologysymbol

SVG source

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