Chinese guardian lions - Wikipedia
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). …
China's Stone Lions — Photos and Background Information
These stylized guardian lions, known in Chinese as shi or shishi (石獅 shíshī /shrr-shrr/ 'stone-lions' — there's a popular tongue-twister associated with the tones), sometimes as 'Foo Dogs' …
China’s Stone Lions: Guardians of Tradition
2023年6月7日 · In the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, one cannot help but be captivated by the majestic presence of stone lions. These iconic sculptures, with their imposing stature and …
Chinese Stone Lion, Lion Statues: Cultural Meaning & Facts
Stone lion is carved out of stone, which is the common ornament in Chinese traditional architecture, such as imperial palace, temple, Buddha pagoda, bridge, mausoleum, mansion, …
Komainu - Wikipedia
Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion -like creatures, which traditionally guard the entrance or gate of the shrine, or placed in front of or within the honden …
Iron Lion of Cangzhou - Wikipedia
The Iron Lion of Cangzhou (Chinese: 铁 狮子; pinyin: Tiě Shīzi), also known as the "Sea Guard Howler", is a cast iron sculpture located in Cangzhou City, in Hebei Province, China, about …
Stone Lions 石狮 (shí shī) - China Beasts and Legends
In the West, Stone Lions are often referred to as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions. They are beautifully crafted statues of lions, one male (with a ball under his paw …