Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer Bookmark|Gift Metal Bookmarks|Dunhuang Cultural Bookmarks|Zllada

Outer Packaging: Gift Box
Materials: Brass 
Process: Metal Baking Paint Process
Size: 55*55*1mm - the chain is stainless steel * 3.94in
Pattern: 《Nine-Colored Deer》

The Nine-Colored Deer in Dunhuang Culture holds significant symbolic meaning. The story of the Nine-Colored Deer comes from the Buddhist text "Jataka Tales," which recounts the deer's act of self-sacrifice and altruism. This story is vividly depicted in the murals of Mogao Caves, reflecting the Buddhist values of compassion and moral teachings.

In Dunhuang culture, the Nine-Colored Deer symbolizes:

1. Compassion and Kindness: The story illustrates the Buddhist virtues of compassion and kindness through the deer's selfless rescue of humans.
2. Selfless Dedication: The deer's willingness to sacrifice its own safety to save others embodies the virtue of selfless dedication.
3. Moral Education: Through the story of the Nine-Colored Deer, Dunhuang culture conveys Buddhist moral values, teaching people to do good and accumulate virtue.
4. Cultural Integration: The story of the Nine-Colored Deer combines Indian Buddhist teachings with Chinese local culture, demonstrating the integration and dissemination of cultural values.

The presence of the Nine-Colored Deer in Dunhuang art not only enriches the content of the murals but also preserves and transmits this Buddhist story in visual art for eternity.