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  2. Shisa (シーサー, Shīsā, Okinawan: shiisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.
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    Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of ChineseImperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, and were believed to have powerful mythicprotective benefits. They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door-knockers, and in pottery.
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    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). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in … See more

    Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, and were believed to have … See more

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    Asiatic lions are believed to be the ones depicted by the guardian lions in Chinese culture.
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    Asiatic lions found in nearby India are the ones depicted in the Chinese culture.
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    Guardian lions are referred to in various ways depending on language and context. In Chinese, they are traditionally called simply shi ( See more

    The lions are traditionally carved from decorative stone, such as marble or granite, or cast in bronze or iron. Because of the high cost of these materials and the labor required to … See more

    • In the novelet "White Magic" by Albert E. Cowdrey (Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, March 1998), the protagonist has a "foo" lion/dog that serves as his "familiar" and comes alive, when necessary, to protect him and his neighbors.
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  4. China's Stone Lions — the Lowdown and Many Photos - China …

  5. 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 representing supremacy over the world) and one …

  6. Guardian Lion | China | Northern Qi dynasty …

    This guardian lion's fully modeled body and rippling muscles is illustrative of Northern Qi sculpture, which was more rounded and naturalistic than the elongated and linear forms of the preceding Northern Wei (386–534) and …

  7. What Are Chinese Guardian Lions?-Fu Dogs/Stone …

    Feb 13, 2022 · The guardian lions were first recorded in 87CE after an emissary from Parthia brought a live lion along with the ostrich were given as tributes to the Han dynasty. The earliest of the guardian lions were displayed in a variety of …

  8. Guardian lion | China | Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) …

    This lion head and its mate (30.66.1) were likely part of a sarcophagus. A similar pair of lions adorns the sarcophagus of Shi Jun, found in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, in 2003 (see Yang Junkai, Xi’an Shi Jun mu (Xi’an: Xi’an shi wenwu baohu …

  9. Imperial Guardian Lion - Chinese Customs - Nations …

    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. …

  10. China’s Stone Lions: Guardians of Tradition

    Jun 7, 2023 · 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 intricate details, hold a significant place in Chinese …

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