Feng Shui Tiger Statue

A roaring tiger climbs over a rock covered in pine branches, front paws braced and tail swept back, rendered in a translucent green that recalls jade. In the version with gold accents, gilded stripes run along its body, a string of gold coins drapes over its back and a round amber orb rests on a pine bough before it, all set on a dark carved base. In the paler green photos, the large size stands on a brown stand with scrolled feet, and the two smaller sizes sit on low brown bases with small ornamental metal feet.

A tiger roaring over mountains and rivers

Each base carries four gold Chinese characters that read "the tiger roars over mountains and rivers", a phrase for strength and wide horizons. In feng shui tradition the tiger is a guardian figure believed to protect a home, and it is often placed so that it faces outward. Our article on whether we can keep a tiger statue at home looks at those customs, and our tiger statue collection gathers more designs.

Sizes, colors and material

The statue is made of resin and wood, with a glossy varnished paint. Three sizes are offered: S measures 25 x 10 x 20 cm and weighs 3.5 kg, M measures 38 x 12 x 25 cm and weighs 9.5 kg, and L measures 46 x 18 x 42 cm and weighs 24 kg. The colors are Green Jade, Yellow Jade, and Jade and Gold. The name refers to the color of the resin; Yellow Jade is not pictured.