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Vtg Chinese Carved Soapstone 10-Monkey Pyramid Art Statue Sculpture 4.25 x 2.75
Vtg Chinese Carved Soapstone 10-Monkey Pyramid Art Statue Sculpture 4.25 x 2.75
Vtg Chinese Carved Soapstone 10-Monkey Pyramid Art Statue Sculpture 4.25 x 2.75

Vtg Chinese Carved Soapstone 10-Monkey Pyramid Art Statue Sculpture 4.25 x 2.75"

$ 13.17

Availability: 44 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Modified Item: No
  • Featured Refinements: Soapstone Carving
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: This was purchased in Singapore in 1988
  • Condition: Excellent shape like new
  • Culture: Cinese

    Description

    This is just for the fun of it. According to the China Travel Guide the "
    Monkey is the ninth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Years of the Monkey include 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028...
    The monkey is a clever, lively, and witty animal. Because of a lot of similarities to humans, the monkey is admired by people in many cultures and Chinese culture is no exception. In traditional Chinese culture, monkey has been considered a mascot to pray for the luck of official career as it pronounces the same with the Chinese character for “marquis (hou)” in ancient times. In some west areas of China, monkey is also believed to be able to protect little babies from evil spirits.
    The most famous monkey in China is the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) born from a stone who is intelligent, brave, rebellious, and talented. Some similar personalities may present in people born in the Year of the Monkey, who tend to be lively, quick witted, righteous, brave, and humorous."