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| navigate by keyword : tradition structure stone right representing portal pearl paw pair originated miscalled male lions lion guarding guardian gate fore foo dragon dogs chinese chinatowns buddhist |
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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 male, with his right fore paw on a pearl or stone, representing the guarding of the structure. |
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