Chinese zodiac animals - Rat

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This is an iconic Chinese zodiac Rat statue. The Rat holds a significant place within the 12-year cycle of animals that feature prominently in the Chinese calendar. While Western cultures tend to view rats as nothing more than lowly disease carriers, their Eastern counterparts hold them in high esteem for their sharp intellect and remarkable ability to accumulate valuable possessions. In both China and Japan, the rat is regarded as a powerful symbol of good fortune and prosperity. Highly intelligent and cunning, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac has a disarming effect on all who encounter it.