{"product_id":"the-sovereign-s-breath-mythical-beast-liuli-incense-burner-dragon-s-fifth-son-suanni","title":"The Sovereign’s Breath Mythical Beast Glaze Incense Burner-Dragon’s Fifth Son Suanni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bring peace into your space.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize: 45*60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePendant Weight: 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Handcrafted Glaze\/Liuli Crystal Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eAvailable Color: Purple, Golden Amber, Frost White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Liuli Suanni Incense Burner blends traditional mythical symbolism, artistic glass craftsmanship, and calming incense culture into one elegant decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/suni1.jpg?v=1779330338\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eKnown for its love of stillness and incense smoke, Suanni has long been sculpted onto incense burners throughout Eastern culture, where rising smoke flowing from its mouth represents — harmonious and fortunate energy filling the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; 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It works as a functional incense burner while also serving as an artistic decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon’s Nine Sons Explained: Who Are the 9 Dragon Sons in Chinese Mythology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eThe legend of the Dragon’s Nine Sons refers to the belief that the dragon had nine sons, yet none of them became dragons, and each possessed a completely different nature and appearance. However, the phrase “the dragon gave birth to nine sons” does not literally mean the dragon had exactly nine children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"557\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eIn traditional Chinese culture, the number nine symbolizes abundance and supreme status. It is both a symbolic and noble number, so it was used to describe the dragon’s offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eThe saying “Dragon Gives Birth to Nine Sons” has existed for a very long time, but exactly which nine creatures they were has never had one universally agreed version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eOne famous version comes from Li Dongyang’s \u003cem data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eHuailu Hall Collection\u003c\/em\u003e during the Ming Dynasty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1Qiúniú\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It resembles a small yellow dragon with scales and horns. It loves music and is often seen crouching on the head of string instruments. This musically gifted dragon son appears not only on Han Chinese huqin instruments, but also on Yi dragon-head moon guitars, Bai sanxian instruments, and some Tibetan musical instruments, usually depicted raising its head with an open mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/qiuniu.png?v=1779331734\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2Yázì\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It has the body of a dragon and the head of a jackal. Fierce and aggressive by nature, it loves fighting and killing, so its image is often carved onto knife rings and sword handles. It resembles a jackal and delights in bloodshed. The original meaning of Yázì is “a furious glare,” as in the saying: “A favor from one meal must be repaid; even the hatred from a glare must be avenged.” Because vengeance inevitably involves violence, it became naturally associated with weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/2yaiz.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3Cháofēng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It loves danger and adventure. Today, its image commonly appears among the decorative beasts placed on the corners of palace roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/3caofeng.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4Púláo\u003cbr data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons in legend. It roars loudly when struck, so its image became the beast-shaped knob on large bells to help amplify their sound. It resembles a dragon but is smaller. Púláo was said to live by the sea and feared whales the most. Whenever attacked by whales, it would cry out loudly. Therefore, people placed its image on bells and carved the striking beam into the shape of a whale, hoping the bell’s sound would become louder and clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/4pulao.png?v=1779331742\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5Suānní\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2436\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It resembles a lion and loves smoke and sitting quietly, so its image often appears on incense burners, surrounded by smoke. It is also called Golden Ní or Spiritual Ní. Suānní was originally another name for the lion, so it naturally took on a lion-like appearance. Lions were introduced into China along with Buddhism. Since Shakyamuni Buddha was compared to a fearless lion, people gradually placed Suānní beneath Buddha statues or carved it onto incense burners to peacefully enjoy the incense offerings. Tang Dynasty monk Huilin once said: “Suānní is the lion, originating from the Western Regions.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/5suanni.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Bìxì\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3083\" data-start=\"3080\"\u003eAlso called Guīfū, Bàxià, or Tiánxià. It is said to be the eldest of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It resembles a turtle, has teeth, possesses immense strength, and loves carrying heavy objects. Stone turtles beneath ancient tablets are modeled after Bìxì. During the demolition of Beijing’s old city walls, half of a Bìxì statue was discovered beneath both Dongbian Gate and Xibian Gate, leading to the saying that Bìxì once carried the city of Beijing on its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/6bixi.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-Bì’àn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3553\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It resembles a tiger and is said to enjoy lawsuits and justice, so its image is often placed beside prison gates or government halls. It is also called Xianzhang. Because of its tiger-like appearance and imposing power, people carved it onto prison gates to enhance the authority and intimidation of prisons, making criminals fearful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/7bian.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-Fùxì\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3933\" data-start=\"3930\"\u003eOne of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It resembles a dragon and has a refined love for literature and culture. It is often carved winding around the tops of stone tablets. Ranked eighth among the nine sons, it was fond of scholarly pursuits, and the decorative dragons on the sides of stone monuments are considered representations of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/8fuxi.png?v=1779331743\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9-Chīwěn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4278\" data-start=\"4275\"\u003eAlso called Chīwěi or Chīwěn. One of the Dragon’s Nine Sons. It has a moist mouth, a thick throat, and loves swallowing things, so its image became the roof-ridge beast placed at both ends of palace rooftops, symbolizing fire prevention and disaster protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8150\/5872\/files\/9chiwen.png?v=1779331742\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4806\" data-start=\"4541\"\u003eThere is no definite conclusion about whether Chīwěn was a bird or a mythical sea whale. It is also called Haowang. It resembles a four-legged lizard with its tail cut off. This dragon son liked looking out from dangerous high places and also loved swallowing fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"5153\" data-start=\"4808\"\u003eAccording to legend, when Emperor Wu of Han built the Bailiang Palace, someone submitted a memorial stating that there was a fish in the sea with a curled tail resembling a hawk. 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