The reasons for placing a porcelain cow in the bathroom are as follows:
1. Folks believe that cows are a symbol of wealth and are also said to store wealth. In the Five Elements and Bagua, the northwest belongs to gold, and the porcelain cow can play a role in resolving the bad luck of earth. Therefore, some people choose to place a porcelain cow in the bathroom, an area belonging to earth, to resolve the unfavorable fortune.
2. The bathroom is considered a place in the home where wealth is easily lost, and cows are a symbol of wealth, so some people choose to place porcelain cows in the bathroom, hoping to help prevent the loss of wealth.
These are just some possible explanations, and specific causes may vary based on personal preferences, cultural traditions, and family habits.