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Chinese Stone Lions The Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male and a female, can often be seen in front of the gates of traditional buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her left paw fondling a cub. The lion was regarded as the king in the animal world so its image represented power and prestige.

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Chinese Stone Lions The Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male and a female, can often be seen in

front of the gates of traditional buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her left paw fondling a cub.

The lion was regarded as the king in the animal world so its image represented power and prestige.

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Where else have you seen stone lions?(hint, hint)

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These lions are made from Bronze.

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If stone lions could feel, how do you think this lion feels?