Porcelain Wish Fulfilling Oxen with Ruyi of Wealth

In many parts of the world oxen are treated as sacred and revered animals because they provide much sustenance to the humans. In almost all Asian-centric cultures oxen represent good harvests, rewards for hard work as well as tenacity and perserverance. If you ever have the chance of perusing a traditional bound Chinese almanac book, its first page will feature the depiction of a cow or ox. The ox is also believed to possess the power to realize your wishes - this is why in Feng Shui the Ox is always known as the Wish Fulfilling animal. Though this is the case, the Ox can only help you achieve you dreams if your heart is pure and your desires are positive in nature and morally righteous. The Porcelain Wish Fulfilling Oxen with Ruyi of Wealth is beautifully crafted from porcelain and is hand-painted with delicate colorful details by local artisans of China. It depicts two ox in adorable tubby forms, perched atop a ruyi (or jade scepter) with pumpkins suspended on each ox's body. Both oxen are adorned with small tinkling bells. The ruyi, or scepter, is a famed Feng Shui symbol of wealth attainment as well as authority and superiority, whereas the pumpkin fruit symbolizes prosperity, abundance and good wealth gains. The oxen are depicted on a black platform made of resin, with a signage in Chinese with the words Hao Shi Ruyi, which translates to 'auspicious things to have' and 'scepter'. This makes for a lovely item for those who need that added push towards greatness. Suitable for senior partners in the office, or perhaps even your boss. This item is also very suitable to herald in auspicious luck for the year 2009 - it being the Earth Ox year, after all!