Chinese Vintage Lock Pendant With Four Chinese Characters "Zhi Lan Bing Mao"

"芝蘭並茂(Zhi Lan Bing Mao)" means "irises and orchids growing luxuriantly together".

 The meaning is two kinds of fragrant herbs, irises and orchids, are growing extremely vigorously. It is often used to metaphorize the simultaneous emergence and common growth and progress of outstanding descendants or remarkable talents. It can also be used to metaphorize the common development of beautiful virtues and reputations.

"Irises and orchids" refer to irises and orchids, both of which are names of fragrant herbs. Since ancient times, people have often used irises and orchids to metaphorize gentlemen, virtuous people, and outstanding descendants. "Growing luxuriantly together" means that both are very flourishing. For example, in this family, talents emerge in large numbers. There are many outstanding descendants like irises and orchids growing luxuriantly together. They have achieved remarkable achievements in various fields.