Asian Wall Fans :: Roaring Tiger

Roaring Tiger

This remarkable Asian wall fan is our artist's tribute to the Chinese tiger, renowned for its bravery, courage and strength. Viewed as a symbol of protection, it is often seen on clothing or homes in China to ward off evil. Hand-painted in a magnificent range of colors on gold-leaf background, this majestic tiger fan will make the perfect centerpiece on any wall.

Asian wall fans were first made and used in China over 2,000 years ago. They were displayed in courts and palaces, where only the finest fans of China were seen. These Asian fans were created with various designs, such as animals, landscapes and scenes depicting important moments in history. Often signed by the artist with a special seal, these beautiful Chinese fans remain on display in various museums in China.

$39.95

Beautifully HAND-PAINTED!
Dimensions	35" height x 55" width
Material	Painted Bamboo and Thick Gold-Leaf Paper
Weight	2.20 lbs (approx)
Shipping	All Asian wall fans ship the same or next business day via 2-day priority mail or UPS ground to the U.S. and Canada. For expedited shipping please contact us for a rate. Asian wall fans can ship internationally and are sent with 7-10 day express air mail.

Shipping cost within the U.S.: $4.95
A rate outside the U.S. can be found during checkout.

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All things have a story...

The Chinese believe the tiger to be the king of beasts and not the lion, which most Westerners believe to be the king of the jungle. China also believes the tiger is strongly associated with the Chinese God of Wealth, named Tsai Shen Yeh. This god is often seen seated on a tiger when depicted in Chinese artwork. Furthermore, the tiger is also known to be the protector of the deceased. The Chinese frequently mark their tombstones with the emblem of the tiger as a means of affording protection and peace to the dead.

In Taoist circles, where all things either have a yin or yang (female or male) quality or energy, the tiger is considered a powerful source of yang energy. The Chinese often associate the tiger with hot attributes, such as fire, the sun and the summer time. In ancient Chinese mythology, the cosmic forces of the universe are kept in place by five tigers. If any of the tigers were to lose control, the universe could collapse into chaos. The five tigers are the white tiger, black tiger, blue tiger, red tiger and the supreme ruler of all tigers, the yellow tiger.

In the Chinese zodiac, the person born under the year of the tiger is viewed as a born leader. They are courageous people and sometimes unpredictable. Tiger people can be selfish but they are also capable of being extremely generous. One of the chief attributes of a tiger sign is that they are always in a rush and usually tense. Even if you are not born in the year of the tiger, according to the Chinese, having an emblem, statue or painting of a tiger can provide great benefit. Such a tiger in your home can eliminate the risk of fire, theft and evil spirits.