The mainstream sculpture is one of the treasures of Chinese folk arts and crafts.It is purely handmade under the special weather conditons of Fujan province of China.It draws upon the essence of three great Chinese famous works of art:the antuqueness and gracefulness of Jingdezhen ceramic,the romantic charm of Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware and teh splendor of Beijing cloisonne.The surface is foiled with goldleaves of 99% gold in order to protect its luster against depigmentation.
It is collected by high-rank offficials,wealthy merchants,large temples and big monasteries as the symbol of wealth and status and appeals to refined taste and the works has been chosen as gifts to state guests.
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