The Qilin, a mythical creature in our country, embodies people's yearning for a better life and pursuit of it. Different from other mythical beasts, the Qilin is gentle in nature, with a benevolent appearance, and can also be fierce when angry. The Qilin, along with the auspicious dragon, phoenix, and tortoise, is known as the Four Sacred Animals of ancient times.
The stone carving of the Pi Xiu has a large mouth, eating all four directions, and a spacious belly, capable of holding a fortune. It is believed to have the power to attract wealth. Its characteristic is to consume but not excrete; this creature has no anus, only taking in, symbolizing the attraction of wealth. Whether in ancient money houses or modern financial markets, stone carvings of the Pi Xiu are placed to accumulate wealth.
Artistic and ornamental sculptures carved from stone into lion shapes, often found in pairs at the entrance of buildings, typically used for auspicious protection or decorative purposes.
