What are the common carving patterns on traditional tombstones?

Traditional tombstones are the kind of tombstones that we usually see more. They are divided into two types, one is the tombstone of the classic and conventional style, and the other is the tombstone rich in traditional culture. The tombstone culture has a long history in our country, from various tombstones. From the tomb of the royal family and nobles of the dynasties, tombstones and steles have been used for a long time in China.

The carving patterns of tombstones in different periods are different, gradually forming a tombstone culture with Chinese characteristics. So what are the common carving patterns on traditional tombstones?

There are many common flower patterns on traditional tombstones, but because tombstones are a kind of funeral service product, the atmosphere is more oppressive and even sad, so traditional tombstones will be engraved with some more auspicious patterns to alleviate this depressing atmosphere and make Some more auspicious patterns bring more vitality and hope. Common patterns of traditional tombstones include flowers and plants, dragons, phoenixes, pine cranes and other auspicious animals, and landscape paintings.

Flowers and plants, such as lotus, bamboo, etc. Vibrant flowers and plants are the elements that tombstone designers like very much. Flowers bloom and fade, and flowers bloom, which can give people a kind of death. Goodbye is not the end, and the simple solution resolves the death of people. This kind of desolate mood. Therefore, some elements of flowers and plants are added to the tombstone carving to make the deceased people live more comfortably and comfortably on the psychological level.

The dragon and phoenix pattern is also a very common traditional tombstone carving pattern, which means that the deceased can ascend to the sky as soon as possible. At the same time, bless future generations who can turn grief into strength and achieve success. Songhe has the meaning of longevity, and magpies and other birds are also good things to come. It is a precursor, so these carvings on tombstones make people feel that good things are coming. And the landscape patterns imply that they have lived in great rivers and mountains.

Flowers and plants, dragons, phoenixes, pine cranes and other auspicious animals, landscape patterns not only have good meanings, but also decorate tombstones, which is a kind of obsession of people, a pursuit and desire for a beautiful environment.