Nan Tian Temple (Nantiangong) in Suao is one of the most famous temples in Taiwan with its 200kg pure gold Mazu figurine as well as another Mazu figurine carved from a piece of huge jade.
The rooftop of Nan Tian Temple and the small port opposite the temple
Mazu (literally mother’s ancestor) is a Taoist goddess of the sea who protects people who make a living from the ocean (fishermen, sailors etc). Mazu is also referred as Tianhou (literally heavenly-queen) in some places.
The golden Mazu figurine
The jade Mazu figurine
i like the first photo, very nice. is gold more expensive more jade more expensive?
the jade one is so dark.
makes it look like she has a black face.
kyon… interesting question, gold I guess, but a huge piece of jade probably won’t cost much less than gold.
bb… I think it’s the photo that looks dark… let me replace it with another picture later.
thanks yeinjee =]
and i would also say that gold should be more expensive than jade.
i think jade is rather cheap if you compare it to other materials used for jewelry like diamond, ruby, silver, etc.
I am not sure if jade is that much cheaper than other jewelries… those are women’s territory obviously lol.