The Three Wonders of Root Carving

　　  The large ancient camphor root carving in the root carving exhibition room was crafted in the early 1980s by the famous Hunan folk carver Mr. Fu Zhenyuan along with his disciples, taking over two years to complete. Weighing about one ton, with a diameter of 1.89 meters and a height of 1.54 meters, it earned the titles “The Three Wonders of Root Carving” and “Fairyland of Hibiscus” after its completion, due to its status as the largest of its kind in China, the numerous folk stories depicted, and its exquisite craftsmanship. The root features more than 30 folk tales and historical allusions, with over 100 figures and animals carved into it, making it the youngest cultural relic in the collection of Furong Tower.

　　  Carved behind the root sculpture is a large Chinese cabbage. A story goes that Mr. Fu was paid very little at the time and could not even receive his wages on time, so he finally carved this Chinese cabbage. Upon seeing it, the museum director quickly improved his treatment.

　　  Source: Ancient Qianyang Town