This Dragon Tortoise is made of Black Onyx and is depicted carrying an auspicious I-Ching coin on its shell. Chinese coins have always been a popular symbol of wealth and prosperity in Feng Shui. 

The Dragon Tortoise is a celestial creature said to be a hybrid of the celestial Dragon with the strong and steadfast Tortoise. The image of this celestial creature shows the body of a Tortoise and the head of the Dragon. This legendary symbol combines the awesome powers and attributes of the Dragon and the Tortoise and is often displayed by many Feng Shui practitioners to bring great fortune to their homes or workplaces. The Dragon represents courage, determination, wealth and success while the Tortoise symbolizes longevity, protection, support, wealth and prosperity, happiness and harmony.

OM MANI PADME HUM

‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ (translation: ‘Hail the jewel in the lotus’) is a six syllable invocation (mantra) of Avlokitesvara, one who is invoked as the Protector from danger. It is claimed that one who recites this mantra will be saved from all dangers and will be protected. This mantra is widely used in Mahayana Buddhism. One can find this mantra inscribed on rocks, prayer wheels, stupa walls, loose stones heaped as Mani (jewels) on roads, paths, mountain passes, the approaches and exits of villages.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK ONYX

Onyx is associated primarily with the root chakra. It assists with challenges in life, especially those caused by a drain of energy. It prevents the draining away of personal energy and can be used for protection from such. It also helps with grounding and controlling or eliminating excess or unwanted energies. It has been used for wound healing, childbirth and to increase stamina and self-control. Black onyx is associated with the base (root, first) chakra.
Black onyx is said to deflect negative energy.