The Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty (十二章紋) representing Chinese imperial authority appeared on the five-clawed dragon robes (Traditional Chinese: 龍袍 Chinese: 龙袍 lóng páo) of the emperor since the Western Zhou Dynasty (1050-771 B.C.). Retrieved: 26 May 2018.In Buddhism, axes symbolise the destruction of evil.On Mark Productions – Japanese Buddhist Statuary (A to Z photo dictionary – Online since 1995) Objects, Symbols, and Weapons – Held by 1000-Armed Kannon & Other Buddhist Deities. Retrieved: 26 May 2018.The axe is the symbol of the God of Carpenters, Lu Ban (鲁班).
