Chapter 455 Pang Guang, Your Feat Is Served

"What's this thing used for?"

Pang Guang examined the object, touching it with his hand.

"It's tridacna."

Squatting on the ground, Chen Yu wrote the word "Tridacna."

"This object dates back to the Han Dynasty. From its appearance, it resembles the marks of an ancient chariot wheel, hence the alternative name 'tire marks."

"Polishing the shell brings out a pearl-like sheen. Due to its stone-like texture, the ancients renamed it 'Tridacna'."

"Tridacna are large ocean clams, known for their ivory-white color and gemstone-like luster."

"Besides being a popular accessory among dignitaries, it also holds significance as one of the seven Buddhist treasures."

There were a total of seven treasures in Buddhism, and Tridacna was one of them.

Senior monks often used Tridacna to create Buddha statues, prayer beads, and other religious artifacts.