Introduction to the South China Sea Divine Ao: The Divine Ao is made of copper, decorated with Bagua and Tai Chi patterns, golden lin and dragon claws, and is majestic and powerful. It is 1.5 meters high, 2.9 meters long, and weighs 1.5 tons. It is a unique item in China. Legend has it that the ancient people of Yazhou would burn a stick of incense to Shen'ao when they were taking imperial examinations or when fishermen went out to sea to bless them with success, good luck and safety.