Man Mo Temple

Main-ridge, also called Decorated Ridges (花脊) made by shiwan pottery (石灣陶瓷)

• mainly the ceramic art of Foshan of Guangdong Province.

• a classic decorative style prevalent along the southern coast of China.

• figurines modelled after the folklore, and generally classified into:

  • "The heavenly way" (仙道)          

  • "Luck and good omen" (吉祥)

  • "Exorcising evil" (厭勝) (Inter-promotion/inhibition of five elements)

(五行相配／相剋)

• • wishes in career,

  • "Guidance to the path of the righteousness, loyalty, filial piety and fidelity"  (導人向善、忠孝節義)