Lapis Dragon Turtle — Hand-Carved Genbu Feng Shui

This Lapis Lazuli dragon turtle is hand-carved into the form of Genbu, one of the four legendary guardian creatures of Japanese and Chinese mythology, standing 91mm tall in deep, natural blue lapis. In Feng Shui practice, the dragon turtle is a long-standing symbol of wealth, longevity, and success, making it a popular carving to keep in a home or office. In the traditional four-guardian system, Genbu watches over the north and is usually shown as a turtle entwined with a serpent, a pairing said to represent balance and endurance.

So what does lapis add to a carving like this? It is strongly associated with the throat chakra, said to bring calm and release built-up stress, while also supporting the third eye and clearer thinking. Together with the Genbu symbolism, it becomes a piece meant to steady both the space around it and the mind of whoever keeps it close.

About this piece

Genuine lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock built mainly from the mineral lazurite, and the world's finest material has come from Afghanistan's Sar-e-Sang mine for thousands of years. Hand carving a dense stone like this into a detailed figure takes real skill, and small natural variations in colour and veining are part of what makes each carving unique.

• Stone: genuine Lapis Lazuli, hand carved
• Motif: Genbu dragon turtle (Feng Shui wealth and longevity symbol)
• Size: 91mm tall, 58mm wide
• Weight: 439g
• Chakra: throat, also aligns with the third eye

Displaying your carving

Traditional Feng Shui placement favours a stable surface near an entryway or workspace, somewhere it can be seen often. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the colour, and dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth rather than water or cleaning sprays, which can be too harsh for the carved detail.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.