A solid gold jade statue in the entrance of this "museum". This statue took about 3 years to carve out of one solid piece of jade. We went with some time to kill before the Thai kickboxing event which was in the area. I thought it was going to be a true museum with of course a nice gift shop where I might buy something. However, this "museum" was first and foremost a two-story store, quite big actually, with a little room for a "museum" video that educates one about jade in about 2 minutes and then a simple display of some jade artifacts from the ages. The focus was sales and the staff kept pushing the jade purchase. I must say, I am easily annoyed by pushy sales people but Patty, one of the managers there was so good at her job that it became a pleasant experience. They were all very observant sales people, watching our eyes, seeing where they pause a few seconds, noticing any possibly meaningful twitches in the face expressing desire, etc. Once Patty noticed my reaction to the section selling jade jewelry in the shape of animals she was assured of a sale. Yitzy of course was being pushed the jade Buddha, the jade Goddess of Mercy and the like. I was happy to buy an owl and elephant pendant.
Statue close-up.
The first floor of the "museum".
Being presented with the animal pendant options.
Spending money.
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