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What's in the hand of the head of the zodiac animal in Yuanmingyuan?

The animal capital of the zodiac animals in Yuanmingyuan is holding its own symbolic objects, such as: 1 Mouse: holding watermelon, symbolizing harvest and happiness; 2. Cattle: holding flail and sickle, symbolizing farmers' labor; 3. Tiger: Holding a ball, symbolizing kingship; 4. Rabbit: Holding cactus, symbolizing longevity and indomitable spirit; 5. Dragon: Holding a dragon ball, symbolizing power and wealth; 6. Snake: Holding a gourd symbolizes prosperity; 7. Horse: Holding a fish symbolizes good luck; 8. Sheep: Holding a flower symbolizes happiness and beauty; 9. Monkey: Holding peaches symbolizes longevity and happiness; 10. Chicken: holding a vessel, symbolizing sacredness and solemnity; Dog: Holding a frog symbolizes wealth and happiness; 12. Pig: Holding a fruit symbolizes wealth and happiness.