antique chinese style wood temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 8cm 3 height_100cm+ cosmological

cosmological

sometimes depicting stories of flying peacocks in ancient battles

His left leg moves forward with effortless grace

the Ramayana is known as the Ramakien

antique chinese style wood temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 8cm 3 height_100cm+ cosmologicalAntique Chinese Style Wood Temple Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Imperial Lions (Pair) 9. 5cm 4" Measures (Height) 9. 5cm 4" A pair of antique Chinesestyle wooden temple guardian lionsalso known as Imperial guardian lions, shishi lions, or foo dogs. Historically placed before palaces, temples, tombs, and the homes of high officials and wealthy families, such lions are believed to confer powerful protection and ward off negative influences. Each lion is