- Object name(s):
- guardian lion; Guardian Lion
- Brief description:
- Chinese lions, also called Foo Dogs, are sacred to Buddhists as defenders of the law and protectors of sacred buildings. They are always represented in pairs as a manifestation of yin and yang. The female can be recognized by a cub representing the cycle of life and closed mouth. The male has its right front paw placed on a ball and an open mouth symbolising the pronunciation of the sacred word 'om'. This lion, from Kangxi period (1661 - 1722), is made of yellow, green and grey enamelled porcelain. In the middle of lion's forehead there is a Chinese symbol for 'The King of Beasts'.
- Collection:
- Torquay Museum
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Object name:
- guardian lion; Guardian Lion
- Object number:
- C1461
- Reproduction number:
- C1461.jpg
- Responsible department/section:
- Decorative Art
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/7073dd22-3fe5-3f07-ae40-d22a46b8ff1b
Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC
Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/7073dd22-3fe5-3f07-ae40-d22a46b8ff1b, Torquay Museum, CC BY-NC
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