Boxwood Carving: The Serpent King Mucalinda Sheltering the Meditating Buddha During His Enlightenment chinese Qilin Inlaid with lustrous freshwater pearls

Inlaid with lustrous freshwater pearls

also works as a standalone top

which expresses the pursuit of pure and beautiful love

Style: Chinese-Inspired Peony Embroidery

Boxwood Carving: The Serpent King Mucalinda Sheltering the Meditating Buddha During His Enlightenment chinese Qilin Inlaid with lustrous freshwater pearlsIn an ancient Buddhist legend, there is a deeply moving tale about the Buddha kyamuni. It is said that while meditating under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha vowed not to rise until he attained enlightenment. On the sixth week of his meditation, a fierce storm struckfreezing winds and torrential rains. Moved by the Buddhas devotion, the Serpent King Mucalinda emerged from behind him, spreading his hood to shield the Buddha from the storm. This story