#Royal Selangor Year of the Snake Figurine

Royal Selangor Year of the Snake FigurineProduct code 0178004ESize: H24cm including base x 15cm x 15.5cmDETAILSThe snake coils itself on rugged rocky terrain, relying on its body for support as it gazes optimistically into the distant horizon. The three-dimensional 24K gilt pewter figurine sits atop a base of crimson composite resin decorated with stylised motifs of waves, rocks and clouds. An engraving plate is available for personalisation.Folk tales recount the oriental zodiac’s origins with the story of the Great Race, called by the deity the Jade Emperor to assign each year in the 12-year cycle an animal in the order they reached him by crossing a river. First past the post was the Rat, then the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.Includes a H4cm x 12cm landscape orientation engraving plate for personalisation.About the collectionThe Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025) are said to be mysterious, wise and protective of their loved ones.