An exhibition of zodiac (生肖) sculptures called Peak Life and Water opened in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.
The 12 zodiac signs are(traditional) used in Chinese culture to mark each year. Each zodiac sign also corresponds to twelve hours in the day. In additionthe traditional calendar function, the 12 zodiac signs are also a kind of folk custom and culture,reflects Chinese people's understanding of the year.
Each sculpture(base) on a single zodiac animal. For example, the tiny golden birds standing on the head of an ox remind visitors of birds settling on an ox,(chew) the worms they have just captured. In another, a monkey balancesgolden peach on its head. For the dragon sculpture, a golden and glorious ball (float) in front of the intimidating dragon.
The expressions of these zodiac sculptures are vividcalm. Some of them seem to be resting, content in their mediation. Only the snake has its eyes open. If you see a(snake) eyes are closed, that means it is in hibernation(冬眠). The elegant and exquisite modelling has delighted visitors so much that even before the opening ceremony of the exhibition, some collectors expressed a desire(buy) the sculptures.
