Legends of the West Lake Phoenix Mountain

Chinese Legend Collectable Plate, Legends of the West Lake, Phoenix Mountain plate (number 8) Imperial porcelain, with original box The legend of the creation of West Lake has been retold and adapted through countless centuries. It is said that untold millennia ago the Jade Dragon and Gold Phoenix had discovered a piece of pure white jade in the fairyland along the Silver River in heaven. According to Chinese legend, the mountain is the earthly remains of a mythical golden phoenix who, along with a jade dragon, had created a beautiful pearl which was stolen from them by the henchman of a queen goddess. Find the magic! - Phoenix symbolizes transformation, rebirth, and hope. The immortal Phoenix never truly dies. It continually rises from the ashes, just as the fiery sun “dies” and is “reborn” every morning. The Phoenix serves as a spiritual guide, teaching us how to rise from our own ashes, no matter the circumstances.