Bronze lion statue outside the HSBC Bank Headquarters, rubbing its paws is said to bring good luck, Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The fish, a symbol of luck and good fortune in China, red fishes for sale in a shop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tangerine good luck symbols, Chinese New Year decoration, Macao, China, Asia

Woman villager hiding face with veil in doorway of home in Nalu, Rajasthan, India. The Swastika is a ancient symbol of good luck in India.

Temple wishing good luck to new marriages, Kasuga Shrine, Kyoto, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Tiles with Indian, Hindu deities and the Swastika for good luck, Sunrise icon, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, North India, India, South Asia, Asia

Folk art particular to the Cuzco area are the small bulls or 'toritos' placed on roofs of new homes to bring good luck to inhabitants, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru