Chinese Mountain Spirit Coin S999 Silver Pendant

Where Ancient Mysticism Meets Metalcraft
This weighty 40mm pendant resurrects the "Shan Gui" Mountain Spirit Coin – a Qing Dynasty Taoist talisman used to ward off evil and beckon prosperity. Meticulously crafted through three ancient techniques:

Sacred Craftsmanship

Metal Core: 33g of 999 pure silver, hand-cast using Ming Dynasty lost-wax methods.

Gold Alchemy: 1g of 24K gold fire-gilded onto mountain deity motifs, symbolizing celestial-earthly fusion.

Coin Design: Obverse – Mountain Spirit riding qilin; Reverse – Thunder Magic script and Bagua symbols.

Functional Artistry

Energy Matrix: The coin's 40mm diameter mirrors the 40-day Taoist purification cycle.

Symbolic Meaning
In Chinese folk Taoism, the Mountain Spirit Coin:

Dual Guardianship:

Qilin-Riding Deity – Protects travelers and dispels road curses.

Thunder Script – Summons celestial generals to break karmic binds.

Threefold Blessings:

Ward Evil – Creates 3-meter radius "clean zone" against negative energies.

Attract Wealth – Activates "mountain vein treasure flow" metaphor.

Home Anchoring– Hung above doorways in traditional use.

Material & Craft
Base Metal: S999 silver (99.9% purity), nickel-free and hypoallergenic.

Gold Application: Mercury-free torch gilding at 750°C for molecular bonding.

Texturing: Hand-chiseled "mountain scale" patterns requiring 11 artisan steps.

Patina: Dual oxidation – Gold areas polished to brilliance, silver body darkened to mimic centuries-old temple coins.

Care Instructions
Cleaning: Use dry chamois cloth only – water erodes intentional patina.

Storage: Keep in red silk pouch (provided) to maintain yang energy charge.

Taboos:

Never wear during funerals.

Remove before entering Buddhist temples.

Cultural Note
This pendant authentically replicates Jiangxi Taoist temple coin designs circa 1850.