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Vermilion Bird

Vermilion Bird

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Construction note

A geometric impression of a classical Chinese cosmological motif.

About this symbol

Meaning: Zhu Que, guardian of the South and summer.
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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