Sunday, March 21, 2010

Jade factory, Day-5, 貔貅

Day-5
We visited a jade factory to see some Chinese jade. Christine is seen here at the entrance, trying to get some good luck by rubbing the jade sculpture!


















This actually is a mythological animal, a pixiu, 貔貅, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. It has the power to drive away all evil spirits and stop them entering a house when placed at the entrance.









2 comments:

  1. Hi there, do u know the name of this jade factory?

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  2. No, it was one of the many pre-arranged comfort stops we made on our tour of Shanghai.

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