{"product_id":"expo-the-dragon-tortoise-stone-figurines","title":"Expo Dragon Tortoise Stone Figurine","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/6743\/8907\/files\/20888-00_f6776ce5-07f8-48dc-bea6-43b0e7d15808_480x480.jpg?v=1689264357\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon-headed tortoise brings wealth and fortune to you. Holding a golden bucket, filled with abundant riches, smiling with joy, making you and your bank account smile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe present \"Expo the Dragon Tortoise.\" The dragon tortoise is an ancient mythical creature, also known as Xuanwu (玄武). Our design features the dragon tortoise holding a golden bucket overflowing with ingots, symbolizing exploding wealth and overflowing prosperity. The body of the \"Explosive Gold Dragon Tortoise\" is made of green sandstone, and a genuine leather cushion with the Chinese character for \"wealth\" (金) is specially designed. We hope that everyone can be blessed with fortune and wealth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay wealth and fortune open every month,\u003cbr\u003eMay your bank account explode with savings every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions of Each Figurine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.7-in. (6.9cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 1.8-in. (4.6cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 2.1-in. (5.5cm) \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.9-oz. (140g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQuick History of Xuanwu (玄武)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXuánwǔ, also known as The Black Tortoise, is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. Despite its English name, it is typically depicted as a tortoise intertwined with a snake. The Chinese term 玄武 used for the Black Tortoise does not explicitly mention either animal. An alternative name, \"Black Warrior,\" \"Dark Warrior,\" or \"Mysterious Warrior,\" provides a more accurate translation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Black Tortoise represents the north and the winter season, and therefore, it is sometimes referred to as the Xuanwu or Black Tortoise of the North. In Japan, it is called Genbu. It is believed to protect the city of Kyoto from the north and is one of the four guardian spirits of the city. The Kenkun Shrine, situated atop Mt Funaoka in Kyoto, is dedicated to this symbol.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterestingly, the creature shares its name with the significant Taoist deity Xuanwu, who is occasionally depicted in the company of a turtle and a snake, as seen in works like \"\u003ca title=\"Link to Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Journey_to_the_West\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourney to the West\u003c\/a\u003e\" (link to wikipedia), a Chinese novel published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty and attributed to Wu Cheng'en. It is regarded as one of the greatest Classic Chinese Novels, and has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Story Leather Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44590569586766,"sku":"PID-20888","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/4653\/8574\/files\/h-20888-700x700.jpg?v=1792366813","url":"https:\/\/storyleather.us\/products\/expo-the-dragon-tortoise-stone-figurines","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}