chinatown dragon gate guardian female lion |
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| navigate by keyword : tradition side representing portal paw pair originated occupants miscalled lions lion left juvenile guarding guardian gate foo female east dragon dogs chinese chinatowns buddhist |
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| Description: Often miscalled `Foo Dogs`, the guardian lion originated with the Chinese Buddhist. By Chinese tradition, there would be a pair of lions at a portal. The female lion is on the East side, with her left paw on a juvenile lion, representing the guarding of the occupants. |
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