New Pure Brass Turtle Shell Key Chain Pendant Rope Keyring Lanyard 4 Inches The brass pendant is a Chinese good luck charm with characters that mean "Riches surpassing all under heaven". The turtle itself is a traditional Chinese symbol of longevity, wisdom, protection, and good fortune.

The four Chinese characters engraved on the shell are "富甲天下" (Fù jiǎ tiān xià).

Symbolism

Characters: The phrase is a pun; while "Fù jiǎ tiān xià" translates to "Riches surpassing all under heaven," the character "甲" (jiǎ) means both "first" and "armor/shell," making it a clever phrase for a turtle shell pendant.

Turtle: In Feng Shui and Chinese culture, the turtle is one of the four celestial animals and a powerful mascot. Its hard shell represents protection and stability, and its long lifespan symbolizes endurance, health, and a long life.