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Bronze lion guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing Royalty Free Stock Photo
Bronze lion guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing Royalty Free Stock Photo
Couple bronze lions guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing Royalty Free Stock Photo
Bronze lioness guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing Royalty Free Stock Photo
Couple bronze lions guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing Royalty Free Stock Photo
   
   
Bronze lion guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing
Stone lioness guarding the entrance to the inner palace of the Forbidden City. Beijing. Royalty Free Stock Photo
   
   
   
   
   
   
There are six pairs of lions in the Forbidden City. This bronze lion sits in front of the Gate of Heavenly Purity, and the ball moves under its paw. The ball was a symbol of the power of the emperor, as well as wealth and peace.

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