Yixing Mouse Tea Pet with Lucky Gold Ingots

A 100% finely handmade mouse tea pet made from purple Yixing clay (zi ni). This cute and lively looking mouse sits on a full money bag with ancient Chinese gold inglots to bring its owner prosperity and wealth.

Mouse with Money Bag Explained

In Chinese culture, the mouse holds the esteemed first position among the 12 zodiac signs, underlining its universal adoration. When paired with a money bag, the imagery has long been associated with good fortune and the attraction of wealth. But why is this so?

In Chinese, the word for 'mouse' (shu) sounds like 'to count', while 'bag' (dai) resembles 'generation', as in generating wealth. Hence, the representation of a mouse alongside a money bag signifies not only the mouse's role in bringing wealth but also implies that the owner's family will continue to accumulate riches, ensuring prosperity for generations to come.