chinese guardian lions is one of the lion's statues in China. The image of the lion began in the Han Dynasty. It is said that the lion came from the Western Regions. According to legend, the Eastern Han Dynasty， At the time of the emperor, the Dayuezhi Kingdom in the Western Regions presented a golden lion as a tribute to the emperor of China. Later, with the introduction of Buddhism, lions, And become a kind of spirit beast endowed with divine power. In Chinese culture, the lion is more of a mythical animal, while not an animal in real life, become a Chinese spirit beast with the unicorn.
chinese guardian lion statue is the mascot of the gate guard in the Chinese folk, and it is gradually integrated with Chinese culture. The shape has different characteristics in different dynasties. In the Han and Tang Dynasties, it was usually strong and mighty. In the Yuan Dynasty, the body was slender and powerful. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, more docile. In the Qing Dynasty, the carving of lions was basically finalized.
chinese guardian lions not only have different era characteristics but also have obvious regional characteristics. In general, the chinese guardian lions in the north have an atmospheric appearance and are carved, The carving is simple; the chinese guardian lions in the south are more aura, with lively shapes and many carvings. The little lions are not only under the palm of the lioness but some climb On the lion's back, lively and cute.
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