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___ Imperial Guardian Lion Imperial Guardian (in Chinese 石狮, Pinyin: Shíshī - Stone Lion) are also called Fu Lion, Foo Lion or Fu dog. |
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Traditionally the lions are made of marble, granite or cast from bronze or iron. The custom originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC- 220 AD). The eyes of the Imperial Guarding Lions are usually wide open with a little dot in the middle. Their mouths are wide open, seemingly roaring. Their faces have a devilish look in order to scare off evil spirits. |
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