Chinese Guardian Lions Lotus Incense Holder

Chinese Guardian Lions Lotus Incense HolderChinese Guardian Lions Foo Dog on Lotus Ceramic Incense Burner 2 Options: Green Rustic and Brown Glaze Holder Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized

Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dog on Lotus Ceramic Incense Burner - 2 Options: Green Rustic and Brown Glaze Holder

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lions—often one male with a ball which represents the material elements and one female with a cub—which represents the element of spirit, were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.

The lotus flower meaning varies from culture to culture. In general, however, the lotus commonly serves as a sacred for purity, rebirth, and strength. Because lotuses rise from the mud without stains, they are often viewed as a symbol of purity.

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Green Glaze
Height: 20 cm
Outer Diameter: 11 cm

Rustic Brown Glaze
Height: 15 cm
Outer Diameter: 10 cm

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