Description
This ancient Chiense saying dates to the time of the first emperor of China. The incident from which this saying arises occurred under Qin Er Shi’s reign; a son of the first emperor of China who had sowed the seeds of distrust and competition among his advisors, family, and slaves.
The saying exemplifies the extreme nature of loyalty tests and occurred when Zhao Gao, the powerful eunuch who served the first emperor, “brings a deer and presents it to the Second Emperor calling it a horse.” The young emperor is confused and asks all his advisors if the animal is a horse or a deer. Those who truthfully identified it as a deer were “executed instantly,” demonstrating that “Loyalty > Reality.” This incident gave rise to the idiom “Calling a deer a horse” (ๆ้นฟไธบ้ฉฌ), which describes situations where “Someone deliberately confuses right and wrong,” “Someone twists the truth to manipulate or deceive others,” and “There is a blatant disregard for the truth or reality.” — Sapience2112, 7/25/25
This acrylic tabletop sign captures that strange moment more than 2,000 years ago… a moment that is strangely relevant to our day and time. Place it in any room. The dome-shaped plaque sits on a clear base, its glossy surface rendering every detail in sharp UV-printed color. Hold it up to a window or set it on a bookshelf and watch the light accentuate the depth and vibrancy of the artwork. It reads and feels like a small scene — ceremonial, slightly surreal — inviting conversation and reflection. Made for adults and crafted from durable acrylic, it wipes clean easily and stays vivid for years. Let it be the object that anchors a shelf, marks a desk, or rests beside a favorite chair, giving a subtle, artful presence to everyday spaces.
Product features
– Durable acrylic construction with glossy finish
– Sharp, full-color UV printing for vivid detail
– Dome-shaped plaque on a clear modern base
– Fully customizable design to suit your decor
– Easy-care: wipe clean with a soft cloth (no alcohol)
Care instructions
– Clean with soft cloth and water. Do not use cleaning solutions with alcohol or chemicals.
Size Guide:
8″ x 10″
5″ x 7″
Design by Deborah. Image created with Cavna, Genolve and/or Gemini.
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