The patterns carved in marble are the main soul of the stone railings, because people often see the patterns on the stone sculpture at a glance when they see the railings. The main reason is that the Marble Sculpting occupies a large proportion of the area on the railing, and often the fineness of the stone carving pattern can determine the quality of the Marble Sculpting. The most common pattern on the head of stone sculpture is the shape of stone lions. The reason why stone lions are chosen is that stone lions are used to ward off evil spirits in town houses. There are also some carvings of plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, cranes, etc. These patterns are selected from auspicious objects, representing people's best wishes for auspiciousness.
(1) Marble Sculpting pattern - Crane: In the folk, the most important implication of the crane is longevity. It is often said that "the longevity is not as old as the Nanshan pine", and the pine with the meaning of longevity is often combined with the crane. It means "songhe prolongs the year", and wishes the old man good health and a long life.
(2) Marble Sculpting patterns - lions: Chinese people have always regarded stone lions as auspicious things. From ancient times to the present, stone lions have been loved by people. Whether they are officials, dignitaries, or rich and powerful, they will put a stone lion on each side of the door of their house. In people's folk life, stone lions are not only used to guard gates, but also have the same function as "Shi Gandang" at rural intersections. They are used to town houses, avoid evil spirits, suppress bad luck and protect the safety of villages.
(3) Marble Sculpting pattern - Fish: Fish symbolizes stability, joy and prosperity in China. People like to use fish to express good blessings, such as more than every year, more than auspicious, fish jumping over the dragon gate, etc. It is a symbol of auspiciousness, wealth, love between husband and wife, happiness in love, bright future and luck.
(4) Marble Sculpting pattern - phoenix: The implication of the phoenix is strength and bravery, sweet love, and happiness in life. It is also a symbol of the royal family of all ages and a blessing for harmony between husband and wife. The phoenix symbolizes strength and bravery, sweet love, and a happy life. It is also a symbol of the royal family of all dynasties and a blessing for harmony between husband and wife. The phoenix is a combination of virtue, obedience, righteousness, faith and benevolence. It is a kind of king of birds with both virtues. Because the shape of the phoenix is simple, elegant, dignified and elegant, it inherits the appearance of ancient carving techniques to a certain extent.
