Caishen, also known as Tsai Shen Yeh (財神), is the Chinese god of wealth and money. In China, he is worshiped by adherents of both Taoism and Chinese folk religions. He rules over a vast number of minor deities. Often depicted as a majestic figure dressed in exquisite silks and mounting a black tiger while carrying a club with the power to transform common stone and iron into gold.