Cao Gou Jiu is reputed to have been the brother of a 10 th century Sung empress and the son of a military commander. Cao Gou Jiu is the patron saint of actors. This term refers to the most formal robes worn by officials for important rituals and court observances. Characters To bring good luck and guard against misfortune, Chinese characters were frequently incorporated into ornamental designs as auspicious objects. Chrysanthemum The China Astor, or chrysanthemum indicum, is a symbol of happiness and a life of ease.
Clouds symbolize the celestial realm.
Coins One of the Eight Precious Objects , coins are naturally a symbol of prosperity. Conch shell One of the Eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune . The conch shell represents wisdom in the voice of Buddha calling people to worship. One of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty , the constellation of three stars is a symbol of the cosmic universe. The universe, as personified by the Emperor, is an unending source of pardon and love.