chinatown dragon gate guardian female lion

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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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