Chinese Bi Good Luck Charm
Good Luck Chinese Bi, Charm dates back to 5000-2000 BC as a ritual burial function for Royalty. These jade and stone items are in major museum collections.  There is lots of conflicting information on their purpose, but what I like best is that they are symbols for heaven and the sun. They ward off evil and allow passage of the spirit to pass safely to eternity.
I hope you have a Zen experience seeing this and not hunger pangs for a donut.
This sculpture features a stunning piece of maple burl.  The disk size is 3 1/4 inch outer diameter on a brass rod with an African Blackwood base. It stands 6 1/4 inches tall.
This item will bring you comfort, help you relax or make a perfect gift for a loved one who has everything.
Great gift for a best friend, Birthday Gift, Anniversary Gift, Therapist Gift.  The Fifth Wedding Anniversary Gift is wood and this will be an exceptional and thoughtful gift for that special couple.
Studio
I design and produce all items on this website in my studio in Montvale, NJ USA. Most items take shape on the lathe and then move to the studio bench where many more hours are spent to produce the piece I am after. When you purchase from AATurning I guarantee that you will receive an original Alan Adler piece.
If you like this Chinese Bi Good Luck Charm take a look at some other items in my store Handmade Banksia Keepsake Box
You will also find interesting items in my Esty Shop.
Care for your Good Luck Charm
Keep out of direct sunlight
Minimize exposure to wide swings in humidity levels
Do not wash with water, if necessary use only a damp cloth
Wax lightly with a quality food safe wax or oil and buff to restore the luster.  I like beeswax, walnut oil or mineral oil.
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