Called the sacred fungus of immortality, the lingzhi mushroom it is a symbol for longevity as it grows on the trunks or roots of trees like the pine and instead of decaying becomes woody and survives for a long time. Its Chinese name is a homophone for an auspicious Chinese cloud (yun) form, that represents the heavens, good luck and fortune, so that particular cloud form also a symbol of long life and immortality. It was also believed to grow on the “Three Islands of the Immortals” where immortals lived.
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Chinese funerary tiles, as forms of mingqi adorned tomb as early as the Han dynasty depicting everyday scenes, entertainment, mythical beasts, folklore, history, literature and poetry. A Han stone tomb relief rubbing in Stories from China’s Past (p. 173) labeled “Ascending to Heaven in Deer Chariot” is reflective of this Song brick-tile. During the Song…
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