Shachihoko Planter

A shachihoko, or shachi, is an animal in Japanese folklore with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. It was believed that this animal could cause the rain to fall, and as such, temples and castles were often adorned with roof ornaments (shibi) crafted in the form of a shachihoko, in order to protect them from fire. (Wikipedia)

If this animal causes the rain to fall, I thought perhaps it would make a good container for a plant.